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.

Mental Health Clinician – Autism Assessment Clinic

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

PART-TIME | 0.2 FIXED TERM until 31/12/2026 | 📍 PARKVILLE

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Unique training opportunity to develop your skills in diagnostic Autism assessment within a multidisciplinary team model
• Be well supported by both the Headspace Autism assessment clinic and the PYMHWS Neurodevelopmental Team, with access to professional development opportunities and coaching and supervision from skilled and experienced allied health clinicians.

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:

To develop diagnostic assessment skills to assess Autism in a neuro-affirming multidisciplinary clinic that has been well established. It is a unique opportunity of blending knowledge and experience to provide treatment and care to young people and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health challenges.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic allied health professional who can work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, who has the flexibility to engage in range of clinical roles within the assessment clinic itself, including direct consumer assessment, partaking in clinical interviews with parents and caregivers, and synthesising, collating and formulating clinical information to reach a diagnostic outcome in a timely manner. Ideally, you would have skills or at least an interest in developing formal report writing skills, with the support of senior, and experienced clinicians. Already being ADOS trained, would be ideal.

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
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

In this 0.2 EFT role, you will deliver Autism assessments within a dedicated one-day-per-week clinic. The service supports young people aged 12 to 25 across Melbourne’s northern and western regions.

Working collaboratively with the Headspace Autism Assessment Team and the PYMHWS Neurodevelopmental Team, you will be well supported to deliver high-quality, neuro-affirming assessments. You will be part of a small, multidisciplinary team of four allied health professionals, contributing to a dynamic and responsive assessment service.

This role offers a unique opportunity to meet growing consumer demand for Autism assessments within a targeted youth cohort. Our neuro-affirming approach provides an excellent foundation for developing expertise in comprehensive, multidisciplinary Autism assessment for young people.

You will complete Autism assessments in a 1 day per week clinic in your 0.2 EFT role. Providing assessments to young people in Melbourne’s north and west aged 12 to 25 years. Supported by the Headspace Autism assessment Team and PYMHWS Neurodevelopmental Team, you will be well placed to provide dynamic Autism assessments, within a small team of 4 allied health professionals, including yourself. Providing this assessment service to this targeted cohort is a unique opportunity to respond to consumer demand for Autism assessments. Our neuro-affirming service is the best place to start your journey in providing comprehensive multidisciplinary Autism assessments to young people in need.

What You'll Do:

• Support this established service and maintain the Autism assessment clinic for Headspace
• Work effectively and in a timely manner to provide best clinical care to young people requiring an Autism assessment
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with your allied health colleagues to provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic formulation and clinical outcomes that respond to the needs of the consumer

About You:

✔️ At least 2-4 years of post graduate experience as an allied health clinician

✔️ A keen interest or experience in working with consumers who have neurodevelopmental conditions, namely Autism, and/or experience in youth mental health or paediatrics

✔️ Developing skills in report writing and an interest in developing these skills further within a multidisciplinary assessment model

✔️ Demonstratable skills in critical thinking and formulation

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 Bianca Cappelli, Acting Neurodevelopmental Team Lead (99669100) or Jaclyn Angelino, Autism Assessment Coordinator (99669100)

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.