Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new, dedicated public youth mental health service and is the first of its kind in Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team.

SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – CUSTODIAL FYMHS & IPU

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | Full-Time 1.0 EFT | Parkville/Cherry Creek/Footscray

Provide specialist mental health care and leadership for young people, ensuring safe transitions between inpatient care and Youth Justice settings.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing | Full-time 1.0 EFT | Parkville, Footscray & Cherry Creek
• Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Fitness Passport

About Us:

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges. 

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne’s north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.  

The Opportunity:

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. We are seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide advanced assessment, treatment, clinical coordination and leadership across both our Inpatient Unit and Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service. In this unique role, you will support young people with complex needs, strengthen workforce capability, and ensure safe, coordinated transitions between inpatient care and Youth Justice settings.

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
• Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
• Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Fitness Passport membership
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

The Senior Mental Health Clinician (Custodial FYMHS/IPU) works across both our Inpatient Unit and Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service, providing advanced clinical expertise for young people with complex and acute mental health needs. The role ensures safe, coordinated transitions between inpatient care and Youth Justice settings, while strengthening workforce capability through supervision, consultation and leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high-quality assessment, formulation, treatment and risk planning for young people across inpatient and custodial settings.
• Provide specialist consultation, training, and supervision to build staff capability and confidence.
• Lead coordinated transition planning and collaborate with Youth Justice, families and community services to support continuity of care.

About You:

You are an experienced and confident Senior Mental Health Clinician with advanced skills in assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management, alongside the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. You excel in engaging young people, families and diverse stakeholders, and are comfortable navigating inpatient, custodial or forensic environments.

You are a reflective practitioner who values supervision, continuous learning and evidence-based care, and you enjoy building capability in others through coaching, consultation and leadership.

✔️ Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 4 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 3

✔️ Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)

✔️ Minimum 5 years’ experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health and a demonstrated ability to supervise mental health clinicians, and function both autonomously and collaboratively with other clinical and organisational leaders

✔️ A sound knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant community based forensic services

✔️ Motivated by youth-focused, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking to be part of something truly meaningful—we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Caitlin Reid, Talent Acquisition Specialist – 0427 271 857.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

PYMHWS stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.