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.

TEAM LEADER – HOSPITAL IN THE HOME

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

12 months Fixed Term | Full Time 1.0 EFT | 📍 Footscray

Lead Hospital in the Home in its provision of acute and complex mental health care in the homes of young people and their families.

• Full Time 12 month Fixed Term contract (covering paid parental leave)
• AM shifts in the week with some weekend hours
• Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | 5 weeks Annual Leave (plus additional for weekends worked)

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:

HITH is an acute service providing early intervention to young people with severe and complex mental illness within the home environment.

Providing access to care 24­ hours, 7­ days per week by a multidisciplinary team, HITH ensures comprehensive, collaborative and coordinated mental health care to young people aged 12 to 25 and their families/carers in Melbourne's northwest and western suburbs.

The Team Leader will provide leadership to staff within the Hospital in the Home (HITH) program in the development and delivery of this exciting model of care.  This role is key in ensuring high quality evidence-based practices are delivered to young people in partnership with families and care givers.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced, kind and collaborative Team Leader to support and lead the delivery of comprehensive acute and complex mental health care to young people and their families of the Hospital in the Home program.    

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 1 week extra on completion of 10 weekend days per year

• 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 Team Leader is a pivotal position within the leadership group of the Hospital in the Home Team. You will lead the delivery and development of comprehensive acute and complex care to a diverse group of young people and their families.

The Team Leader will demonstrate high standards of clinical care that are developmentally appropriate, responsive to the young person’s needs, and informed by current evidence and guidelines.

The role supports the team in the delivery of individually tailored services that comprise mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, discipline led interventions, medication, therapeutic interventions (CBT plus other targeted interventions), family inclusive practices, vocational and educational support, intensive outreach, and crisis support.

This role co-ordinates bed flow and is central to the liaison within PYMHWS in their referral to the service alongside other key external stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

• Provide Leadership, fostering and demonstrating the specific values and perspective within the multidisciplinary HiTH team.
• Collaborate on the development of the HiTH model regarding care team planning, consultation and service delivery.
• Manage the daily operations of the HiTH team including liaising with key referrers, shift planning, intake processes, escalation processes, staff orientation and well-being.
• Ensure clinical processes are effectively managed, including; allocation of clients, critical incident responses, clinical review, discharges, business and team meetings in consultation with the Continuing Care Team Coordinator and the Clinical Stream Leader
• Maintain high standards of clinical care that are congruent with PYMHWS aims – client focused, accessible, responsive and consistent with best practice

About You:

You will be experienced in, and passionate about, providing acute, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based mental health care to young people and their families in the community, including those requiring complex support through the Hospital in the Home program.

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

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

✔️ Minimum 7 years’ experience in tertiary and/or youth 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 Steve Wiggins, NUM on 0438 938 861

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.