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 Stream Lead – Early Psychosis (EPPIC-PACE)

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | 📍Parkville

Provide clinical leadership and specialist support to a multidisciplinary team working with young people experiencing severe psychosis or at risk of developing a psychotic disorder. 

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Parkville based
• Salary Packaging | Fitness Passport | Wellbeing and EAP 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 Early Psychosis team provides early intervention to young people at ultra-high risk of developing a psychotic illness (PACE), or experiencing a first episode of psychosis (EPPIC), who may also present with a range of comorbid mental health issues. 

The Clinical Stream Lead is a senior leadership role within PYMHWS, responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Clinical Care to young people and their families/carers. The Stream Lead provides clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, and training to a multidisciplinary team within the EPPIC stream.

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
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

The Clinical Stream Lead is responsible for developing, translating and operationalising assessment and interventions to contribute to service development, delivery of training and development of models of care at a local, national and international level is an integral component of this position.

You will have will have expert knowledge of diagnostic assessment and evidence-based interventions for the cohort of young people and their families accessing the Early Psychosis (EPPIC-PACE) stream.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic clinical leadership and direction in the planning, development and management of a comprehensive service delivery model for the Clinical Stream.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise and management to the assessment and consultation services of the stream via direct care/assessment provision, specialist consultation and mentoring alongside professional development and supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and support the delivery of innovative, recovery-focused, evidence-based interventions within the clinical program
• Work with a passionate leadership team in an expanding organisation with a focus on excellence in youth mental health service provision
• Provide clinical leadership, management, training and supervision across a multidisciplinary team Promote evidence-based interventions through the development and delivery of targeted training and professional development.

About You:

✔️ Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 6 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 5

✔️ Minimum 10 years’ experience in accordance with EBA requirements for this senior clinical position in the application of clinical practice in the mental health field and specifically with young people experiencing mental health disorders.

✔️ Specialist knowledge and experience in delivering evidence based mental health care

✔️ Strong clinical leadership skills, staff supervision and capacity building

✔️ 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 Jane Edwards or Tina Younan on 03 9966 9100.

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.