Senior AOD Clinician - Custodial FYMHS

Senior AOD Clinician – Custodial FYMHS

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. Operating at sites across Melbourne’s north and west, PYMHWS is Victoria’s first standalone public mental health service built exclusively around young people’s needs.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing, Part‑time | 0.8 EFT | Parkville & Cherry Creek based
• Salary Packaging | EAP and Wellbeing Programs | Ongoing PD

About Us

PYMHWS is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12‑25 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.

The Opportunity

The Senior AOD 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. Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a committed Senior AOD Clinician to provide clinical leadership, dual diagnosis, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in custody, with a focus on recovery‑oriented care.

Why Join PYMHWS?

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.

About The Role

The Senior Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician will work in collaboration with the Custodial FYMHS Specialist Services Lead and the Custodial FYMHS multidisciplinary team to develop excellence in clinical service delivery in the areas of specialist addiction assessment and intervention. You will be joining a skilled and supportive team in a dual diagnosis AOD specialist role to help develop and support an enhanced model of care across PYMHWS’ Custodial FYMHS team.

What You'll Do

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.

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, please contact Elle Crisp, People Experience and Onboarding Partner – 0407 311 076.

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.

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.

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