Mental Health Clinician - Eating Disorders

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN - EATING DISORDERS

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Sunshine

Deliver evidenced-based mental health care to young people experiencing eating disorders.

• Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.8 EFT | Sunshine based
• Salary Packaging | Fitness Passport | 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 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 fixed-term 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
• 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 provides clinical care and coordination within the Eating Disorders team, supporting young people aged 12-26 who experience eating disorders, 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:

• 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 mental health difficulties. 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 Grade 3 / Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and 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

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 Amanda Newbigin, Eating Disorders Stream Leader - (03) •••• •100.

Please APPLY NOW. To view the full position description, please visit our careers page - PYMHWS.org.au

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our People and Culture team if you're contacted for an interview.

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. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

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.