Senior Mental Health Clinician - Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service | X-575

Senior Mental Health Clinician - Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service | X-575

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Senior Mental Health Clinician
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

- Multidisciplinary part-time fixed-term position
- Excellent team culture, training,



supervision and professional development opportunities
- Based in Parkville, Melbourne’s central healthcare hub

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 Custodial Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) team provides specialist youth mental health care in custodial settings (Parkville and Cherry Creek sites) to young people and their families/carers. Custodial FYMHS is in an exciting period of significant growth as a result of the Royal Commission and evolution of Victorian Mental Health Services. Our specialist multidisciplinary team provide enhanced mental health services to young people in custody, with a focus on recovery-oriented care.

Benefits of working at PYMHWS:

- Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
- 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full time employees
- Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
- Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals





About the role:

The Senior Mental Health Clinician will hold a client caseload, and complete clinical assessments, formulations and develop/deliver appropriate evidence based mental health treatment and care planning.

- 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 client-focused, accessible, and evidence-based standards, ensuring it is culturally safe, trauma-informed, and responsive to the diverse needs of all young people and families, including those from LGBTQI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural and multifaith diverse populations




- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key agencies, community groups, and service providers through consultation, liaison, and collaborative projects, including but not limited to AOD services, Youth Justice, and primary care providers

The role is embedded within Custodial FYMHS team and may be based at either the Parkville or Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. When required to travel to other service locations, a workplace vehicle and travel time is included within working hours.

About you:

Formal Qualifications

- This is a multidisciplinary role open to Grade 4 Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Grade 3 Social Workers, Psychologists or Occupational Therapists (must hold relevant degree, registration and/or membership as per attached Position Description)
- Minimum experience in accordance with EBA requirements for this senior clinical position,



preferably including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the application of clinical practice in the mental health field and specifically with young people experiencing mental health disorders
- A sound knowledge of the youth justice and/or criminal justice system and other relevant community based forensic services

To view the full Position Description, please click APPLY

Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

Seniority level

- Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

- Employment type

Part-time

Job function

- Job function

Health Care Provider
- Industries

Mental Health Care

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