Mental Health Clinician - HYPE
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Provide clinical care to young people with personality disorders and their families, working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
- Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Wellbeing and EAP programs
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:
The Mental Health Clinician is a key position within the Helping Young People Early (HYPE) program. The role offers a chance to contribute directly to the mental health and wellbeing of young people experiencing complex challenges, within a supportive and innovative environment.
You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.
Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Mental Health Clinician to deliver comprehensive mental health assessments and relationally informed psychological case management and interventions.
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
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
Opportunities for professional growth and development
About the Role:
The Mental Health Clinician in the Helping Young People Early (HYPE) stream provides clinical care and coordination for young people aged 12–25 experiencing features of severe personality disorder, who may also present with a range of comorbid mental health issues. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, relationally informed case-management and psychological interventions to young people and their families.
What You'll Do:
Complete timely mental health assessments, treatment plans, crisis interventions, and clinical documentation in line with PYMHWS standards.
Deliver evidence based psychological treatments, crisis interventions, and family/system support tailored to young people with serious mental illness
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to foster a culture of caring, teamwork, and continuous service improvement
Deliver high-quality, client-focused care aligned with best practice and PYMHWS values.
Provide or develop capacity for integrated care for dual diagnosis presentations.
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 3 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 2
Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)
Minimum 12-24 months’ experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health and specifically with young people experiencing mental health disorders
Experience in clinical assessment, risk management, and delivering specialist interventions for severe personality disorders
Motivated by youth-focused, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care
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