Senior Mental Health Clinician – Custodial FYMHS
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Permanent Ongoing | Full‑time 1.0 EFT | Cherry Creek
The Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) provides dedicated mental health care to young people aged 12‑25 in Melbourne's north and west, along with their families, carers, supporters and kin. PYMHWS is Victoria's first standalone public mental health service built exclusively around young people's needs.
The Opportunity
The Senior Mental Health Clinician is a key position within the Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS). FYMHS provides specialist youth mental health care in custodial settings (Parkville and Cherry Creek sites) to young people and their families/carers. This role delivers comprehensive mental health assessments, relationally informed psychological case management, and interventions, and provides clinical leadership, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team.
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
* Fitness passport membership
* Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
About The Role
Hold a client case load and complete clinical assessments, formulations, and develop/deliver evidence‑based mental health treatment and care planning. The role is embedded within the Custodial FYMHS team and based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. Travel to other service locations is included within working hours.
What You'll Do
* Conduct mental health assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide psychological treatment, crisis intervention, family support, and systems containment for young people in need of immediate care and their families.
* Deliver clinical care that aligns with PYMHWS standards, ensuring it is culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and responsive to diverse needs, including LGBTQI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural populations.
* Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key agencies, community groups, and service providers through consultation, liaison, and collaborative projects.
* Engage in professional development through FYMHS‑specific and broader young mental health training initiatives.
About You
* A mental health clinician experienced in, and passionate about, early intervention and evidence‑based care for young people experiencing severe mental health difficulties, including personality disorder.
* Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 4 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, and Psychologist Grade 3.
* Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details).
* Minimum 5 years' experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health, with demonstrated ability to supervise clinicians and work autonomously and collaboratively with clinical and organisational leaders.
* Sound knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant community‑based forensic services.
* Motivated by youth‑focused, inclusive, and recovery‑oriented care.
Ready to Make a Difference?
For a confidential discussion, contact Caitlin Reid, Talent Acquisition Specialist – 0427 271 857. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease before the closing date.
PLEASE APPLY NOW. To view the full position description, please visit our careers page – PYMHWS.org.au.
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.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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