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.

Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Youth Mental Health Service Custodial Team

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Ongoing, part-time role | 49 hours per fortnight | 📍 Cherry Creek/Parkville

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service
• Ongoing Part-time role | Cherry Creek or Parkville based
• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave

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:

Within the FYMHS Team, the role will provide medical care and supervision of a multidisciplinary team specialising in the provision of a evidence based interventions including diagnostic assessments, targeted interventions and supporting a new lived experience and carer lived experience workforce embedded within the clinical program.

The Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) forms part of the specialist clinical programs of PYMHWS. FYMHS aims to deliver effective early treatment of mental ill health and to improve health and social outcomes for young people in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system.

You will work closely with the FYMHS Stream Leadership to provide a high level of leadership, governance and expertise to PYMHWS Custodial FYMHS. This includes oversight of the care delivered at the two 4-bed mental health units at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Facility.

The successful candidate will also provide expert clinical leadership to the custodial clinical teams, including maintaining high clinical standards, team professional development and supervision of team registrars and other staff as needed

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Psychiatrist with experience working with young people in the Forensic system looking to provide high quality care in a great team environment.

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
• 5 weeks annual leave for full time employees
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What You'll Do:

• To work closely with the FYMHS Stream Leadership to provide a high level of leadership, governance and expertise to PYMHWS Custodial FYMHS. This includes oversight of the care delivered at the two 4-bed mental health units at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Facility.
• To provide expert clinical leadership to the custodial clinical teams, including maintaining high clinical standards, team professional development and supervision of team registrars and other staff as needed.
• To provide expert clinical leadership in the engagement of key stakeholders in the custodial environment.
• To provide leadership more generally across PYMHWS by participating as requested in quality and risk, service development and innovation meetings as requested.
• To provide supervision to both RANZCP Accredited Psychiatry Registrars and PGY2 doctors
• To participate in the PYHMWS on call roster 5-6 weeks per calendar year
• To participate in the PYMWS Medical Education and Training Program

About You:

Formal Qualifications:

• Registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience in all aspects of psychiatry, and with substantial experience and expertise in clinical practice with young people (aged 12-25 years) experiencing mental disorders.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience in working in a Forensic setting.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills and experience.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in multidisciplinary work and the development of effective working relationships with consumers and carers.
• Ability to demonstrate aptitude for and expertise in service development.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health Wellbeing Act 2022.
• A Working with Children check
• PYHMWS will organise a Police Check prior to commencement of employment
• A current Victorian Driving license

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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 Dr Eddie Mullen, Clinical Director of Community and Enhanced Care

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.