Team Leader

Team Leader – Hospital in the Home Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new, dedicated public youth mental health service and the first of its kind in Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team. 12 months Fixed Term | Full Time 1.0 EFT | Footscray(AM shifts in the week with some weekend hours, Salary Packaging, Monthly ADO, 5 weeks Annual Leave plus additional for weekends worked) About Us 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. 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. Opportunity HITH is an acute service providing early intervention to young people with severe and complex mental illness within the home environment. The Team Leader will lead the delivery and development of this exciting model of care and will play a key role in ensuring high quality evidence‑based practices are delivered to young people in partnership with families and caregivers. Why Join PYMHWS? Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria Work alongside visionary leaders in a values‑led organisation Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings 5 weeks annual leave plus 1 week extra on completion of 10 weekend days per year Monthly ADO for full‑time employees Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP Inclusive and supportive workplace culture Opportunities for professional growth and development About The Role The Team Leader is a pivotal position within the leadership group of the Hospital in the Home Team. You will lead the delivery and development of comprehensive acute and complex care to a diverse group of young people and their families. The role supports the team in the delivery of individually tailored services that comprise mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, discipline‑led interventions, medication, therapeutic interventions (CBT plus other targeted interventions), family inclusive practices, vocational and educational support, intensive outreach and crisis support. This role co‑ordinates bed flow and is central to liaison within PYMHWS for referral to the service alongside other key external stakeholders. What You’ll Do Provide leadership, fostering and demonstrating the specific values and perspective within the multidisciplinary HiTH team. Collaborate on the development of the HiTH model regarding care team planning, consultation and service delivery. Manage the daily operations of the HiTH team, including liaising with key referrers, shift planning, intake processes, escalation processes, staff orientation and well‑being. Ensure clinical processes are effectively managed, including allocation of clients, critical incident responses, clinical review, discharges, business and team meetings in consultation with the Continuing Care Team Coordinator and the Clinical Stream Leader. Maintain high standards of clinical care that are congruent with PYMHWS aims – client focused, accessible, responsive and consistent with best practice. About You You will be experienced in, and passionate about, providing acute, developmentally appropriate, and evidence‑based mental health care to young people and their families in the community, including those requiring complex support through the Hospital in the Home program. Disciplines: RPN Grade 5, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist Grade 4. Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details). Minimum 7 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. 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, contact Steve Wiggins, NUM on . Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as suitable candidates are received. Advertisements may cease prior to the closing date. All appointments are 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. 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. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications. Position Description To view the full Position Description, please click HERE . #J-18808-Ljbffr