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.

Clinical Specialist Team Lead - HYPE

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | 0.8 EFT | 📍 Parkville

Lead a multidisciplinary clinical team specialising in the provision of comprehensive care in the treatment of young people with personality disorders.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing role | 0.8 EFT | Parkville based
• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave | EAP and wellbeing programs

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:

The Clinical Specialist Team Leader is a key leadership position within PYWMHS supporting a sub-team within the Helping Young People Early (HYPE) program. Be responsible for clinical leadership and management, training and supervision of a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.

Provide comprehensive case management to young people and their families and opportunities to provide family and systems work.

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
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

The Clinical Specialist Team Leader in the HYPE Stream – Region A is a key leadership position within the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS).The incumbent is responsible for the provision of clinical leadership and management, training and supervision of a multidisciplinary team specialising in the provision of comprehensive case management and psychological interventions to clients attending the HYPE Clinical Stream.

The role will specifically support the management of the sub-teams of the Clinical Stream and the implementation of one or more specialist clinical interventions within the mental health field, such as psychological, family, domestic violence, Alcohol and Drug, Physical Health, Ultra-High Risk for psychosis, Neurodevelopmental and Eating Disorders interventions, etc. This will occur at a primary, secondary and tertiary level, including, direct clinical work with clients and families, supervision and mentoring of clinicians, and staff education and training.

What You'll Do:                                                

• Support a clinical sub-team within the HYPE program with key responsibilities for supervision, clinical governance frameworks, and fidelity to the HYPE model of Relational Clinical Care.
• Work collaboratively with the HYPE Stream Leader and Continuing Care Team Coordinator to plan and develop services for young people and their families which are consistent with best practice standards and evidence-based care, and are in line with the strategic direction and vision of PYMHWS.
• Contribute to clinical training, undertake specific and time-limited project work, and collaborate with research programs to support quality assurance practices and enable model and practice change.
• Provide comprehensive mental health case management consistent with the HYPE model to young people and their families.

About You:

A mental health clinician who is passionate about early intervention and evidence-based care for young people experiencing severe mental health difficulties including personality disorder

✔️ Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 5 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 4

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

✔️ Minimum experience in accordance with EBA requirements for this senior clinical position, including more than eight years’ experience in tertiary mental health and a demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team, supervise mental health clinicians, and function both autonomously and collaboratively with other clinical and organisational leaders.

✔️ Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills

✔️ 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 Jessica O’Connell or Kate Wapling on (03) 9966 9100.

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.