Mental Health Clinician - Youth Mood Clinic

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – YOUTH MOOD CLINIC (YMC)

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

PERMANENT ONGOING | PART-TIME 0.6 EFT | 📍 PARKVILLE

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 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. This ongoing appointment provides opportunities to grow professionally while helping shape the future of 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 Mental Health Clinician provides clinical care and coordination within the Youth Mental Health Clinic (YMC), supporting young people aged 12–25 with severe mood disorders, bipolar disorder without psychotic features, and complex co-morbidities such as OCD and severe anxiety disorders, as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based interventions.

What You'll Do:

• Complete timely mental health assessments, treatment plans, crisis interventions, and clinical documentation in line with PYMHWS standards.
• Deliver high-quality, client-focused care aligned with best practice and PYMHWS values.
• Provide or develop capacity for integrated care for dual diagnosis presentations.
• Collaborate with young people, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure care is evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally appropriate for diverse communities.
• Liaise and partner with external services including AOD, Youth Justice, and primary care.

About You:

A passionate and skilled mental health professional with experience supporting young people with complex mood and anxiety disorders. You bring a client-centred, evidence-based approach to care, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. 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, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker Grade 3 / Psychologist Grade 2

✔️ Relevant registration and qualifications (see position description for details)

✔️ Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the application of clinical practice in the mental health field and specifically with young people experiencing mental health disorders

✔️ Experience in clinical assessment, risk management, and delivering specialist interventions for complex depression and anxiety

✔️ Experience and/or interest in OCD and/or Bipolar Disorder is highly desired

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 Jaymee Pingitore, YMC Stream Leader - 0427 338 ***.

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE