Senior Family Work Clinician - Youth Mood Clinic Job Description Senior Family Work Clinician - Youth Mood Clinic Req ID: 8292 Posting Start Date: 01/10/2026 Advertisement End Date: 28/10/2026 Work Location: PYMHWS Sunshine

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.

Job Description: SENIOR FAMILY WORK CLINICIAN – YOUTH MOOD CLINIC (YMC)

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | PART-TIME 0.6 | SUNSHINE SITE, MELTON TEAM

Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth

Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave

Provide evidence-based, family-focused mental health care and interventions to young people aged 12–25 experiencing severe mood, anxiety, OCD, and complex co‑morbid mental health challenges, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Manage a clinical caseload with responsibilities including family and systems assessments, treatment planning, family consultations, outreach, and collaboration with external agencies and community services.

Join a dynamic and expanding public mental health service dedicated to youth across multiple sites in Victoria, committed to accessible, culturally safe, and trauma-informed car

While this position is primarily based at the Sunshine site, outreach and travel to the Melton (and potentially other locations) will be required as the service expands.

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:

This role offers a unique chance to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of young people by strengthening family and carer engagement within a supportive and innovative setting. You will be an integral part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, family-focused, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful difference to young people and their families.



This fixed-term appointment provides valuable opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the development and future direction of family-inclusive youth mental health services in Victoria.

Why Join PYMHWS?

Make a lasting impact on youth mental health in Victoria

Work with passionate, values-driven leaders and teams

Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

Access professional development and growth opportunities

Competitive salary under the relevant EBA

About the Role: The Senior Family Work Clinician provides expert clinical care and coordination within the Youth Mood Clinic (YMC), supporting young people aged 12–25 with severe mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, and complex co‑comorbidities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role focuses on delivering family‑inclusive, evidence‑based interventions that support both young people and their families/carers.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct timely family and mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, provide crisis interventions, and complete clinical documentation in line with PYMHWS standards.

Deliver high‑quality, family‑focused care aligned with best practice and PYMHWS values.

Build capacity within the team for integrated family‑inclusive care across complex mental health presentations.

Attend and actively contribute to clinical review meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.

Collaborate closely with young people, families, carers, and clinicians to enhance engagement and treatment outcomes.

Work within scope of practice and seek support or supervision when required.

Manage clinical risk related to young people and their families/carers, implementing effective harm reduction strategies.

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