Senior Family Worker

Join to apply for the Senior Family Worker - Early Psychosis role at The Royal Melbourne Hospital . Job Details Permanent Ongoing | Part-time 0.8 EFT Location: Sunshine (Melton outreach required) Salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, fitness passport available About Us Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to caring for 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. The Opportunity The Senior Family Worker role offers a unique chance to strengthen family and carer engagement within a supportive and innovative environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, family-focused, evidence-based care. This ongoing appointment provides professional growth opportunities and contributes to developing future family-inclusive youth mental health services in Victoria. 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. Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP. Flexible, inclusive and supportive workplace culture. Opportunities for professional growth and development. About The Role The Senior Family Worker provides expert clinical care and coordination within the Early Psychosis team, supporting young people aged 12–25 who are at ultra-high risk of psychosis or experiencing a first episode psychosis, often with complex co-morbidities. 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. Collaborate closely with young people, families, carers, and clinicians to enhance engagement and treatment outcomes. Establish and maintain effective partnerships with external services, including Drug and Alcohol, Youth Justice, and primary care providers, to support holistic family engagement. About You Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 4 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 3 AND post‑graduate level qualification in Family/Systems Therapy. Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details). Minimum 5 years’ experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health and a demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team, supervise mental health clinicians, and function both autonomously and collaboratively with other clinical and organisational leaders. Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills. Motivated by youth-focused, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care. Knowledge of and training in family-based approaches to mental health including the Single Session Family Consultation Framework. Clinical experience and skills in engaging and working collaboratively with young people and families in a mental health setting. 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 discussion, contact Karen Smith (Lead Family Work Clinician) – . Please APPLY NOW. To view the full position description, please visit our careers page: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr