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.

CASUAL SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

 CASUAL | 📍 SPOTSWOOD / FOOTSCRAY / PARKVILLE

Provide person-centred, evidence-based care to young people aged 12-25 supporting their mental health recovery journey across a range of settings. 

• Join a new and transformative service dedicated to youth mental health
• Casual ongoing roles | Work across diverse mental health service departments
• Salary Packaging | Casual loading | Flexible schedule

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:      

We are specifically seeking Senior Mental Health Clinicians (Grade 4 RPN, OT and Social Work / Grade 3 Psychologists) to join our Triage and Crisis Assessment Team (YAT). Clinicians with experience in CAT/ASIS and Triage, or relevant experience in areas such as Emergency Mental Health (EMH), are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a casual Senior Mental Health Clinician within PYMHWS, you will be a vital part of delivering compassionate and inclusive care to young people. This unique role requires flexibility and strong clinical skills to provide expert, person-centred care across a variety of clinical settings where it is needed most. 

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, along with a flexible schedule, generous casual loading, and access to salary packaging. If you are a skilled clinician looking for a rewarding and flexible career option, we encourage you to apply. 

What You'll Do:

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for young people with complex mental health needs.
• Manage and coordinate complex care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Implement robust risk assessments and safety planning to ensure the wellbeing of young people and staff.
• Advocate for the needs of young people, ensuring their voices are central to service delivery and decision-making.

About You:

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Mental Health Clinician who is passionate about transforming youth mental health care. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a strong clinical foundation and a commitment to our youth-first values.

• Eligible disciplines: Grade 4 Registered Psychiatric, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker / Grade 3 Psychologist
• 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
• Proven ability to manage complex care plans and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Strong clinical skills in risk assessment, safety planning, and providing brief interventions for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build rapport with young people, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• High level of flexibility and reliability to thrive in a dynamic, varied work environment.
• A deep commitment to a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approach to care.

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria.
• Work within a flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Access a range of professional growth and development opportunities.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, generous casual loading, and salary packaging options.
• Make a purpose-driven impact by empowering young people on their recovery journey.

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 Camille Foley on 0428 302 108.

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.