Senior Mental Health Clinician

Senior Mental Health Clinician – Early Psychosis Join to apply for the Senior Mental Health Clinician – Early Psychosis role at The Royal Melbourne Hospital 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. Every decision – from the front desk to the boardroom – centres on what young people need. Working in partnership with Orygen, PYMHWS combines world‑leading research, clinical excellence and dedicated governance to deliver seamless, person‑centred care. Our singular focus on youth means we’re not just providing mental health care – we’re reimagining how it’s experienced, accessed, and delivered. Permanent Ongoing | Part‑time 0.6 EFT | Sunshine / Melton Provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence‑based mental health care to young people experiencing complex challenges. Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth Salary packaging | EAP and wellbeing programmes | Ongoing professional development The Opportunity The Senior Mental Health Clinician is a key position within the Early Psychosis stream. Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a committed Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and governance to a multidisciplinary team supporting young people at ultra‑high risk of psychosis or with first episode psychosis, and complex co‑morbidity conditions. 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 Fitness Passport membership Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture Opportunities for professional growth and development About The Role The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides clinical care and coordination at a senior level within the Early Psychosis team supporting young people aged 12–25 at ultra‑high risk of developing psychosis or experiencing a first episode of psychosis, who may also present with a range of comorbid mental health issues. Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence‑based interventions, supporting a multidisciplinary clinical team with supervision, training, and clinical governance responsibilities. Provide comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, case management, and evidence‑based psychological interventions to young people and their families. What You’ll Do Provide leadership, supervision, and participate in clinical governance processes for a clinical sub‑team within the Early Psychosis program Complete mental health assessments, formulations, individual service plans, and crisis management plans Manage and undertake mental health and risk assessments, psychological treatment, crisis interventions, and family work and systems containment Engage in Early Psychosis specific and youth mental health training initiatives Opportunities for key portfolios such as satellite clinic coordination, specialist family interventions, AOD and Youth Justice, and primary care About You You will be experienced in, and passionate about, early intervention and evidence‑based care for young people experiencing severe mental health difficulties including those at ultra‑high risk for psychosis and/or with a first episode psychosis. You may have had experience supervising other clinicians and/or leading clinical teams. You value inclusivity, cultural safety, and continuous learning, and you’re committed to delivering responsive, high‑quality mental health support. Your strong communication, clinical, and organisational skills enable you to build effective therapeutic relationships and navigate complex care systems with confidence and compassion. Eligible disciplines: RPN Grade 4, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Psychologist Grade 3 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 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 Marcus Papuga or Hannah Grauel on 03 9966 9100. Please APPLY NOW. To view the full position description, please visit our careers page – PYMHWS.org.au 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