Senior Family Work Clinician - HYPE

Melbourne Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Remote work options

Employee wellbeing program

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is seeking a Senior Family Work Clinician to lead family-inclusive practice in the HYPE Parkville Clinic, strengthening capacity through training, consultation, and direct care for young people and families.

You will work autonomously and with the Continuing Care Teams, collaborating with external agencies to deliver evidence-based care that aligns with PYMHWS values.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinician with experience working with families of young people with complex mental health needs.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based family interventions and systemic approaches.
• Excellent skills in consultation, training and support for multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family-inclusive interventions and consultations to support young people and families in the HYPE program.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to enhance family-inclusive practice.
• Collaborate with carers, peers, systems and external agencies to strengthen holistic care.
• Contribute to service development, research and quality improvement initiatives within HYPE/PYMHWS.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care, documentation and risk management.

Skills

Family therapy

Clinical leadership

Consultation

Staff training

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Family Work Clinician – Helping Young People Early (HYPE) Clinic

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Salary Packaging

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: Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and collaborative Senior Family Work Clinician to lead family-inclusive practice in HYPE Parkville. This role will strengthen our team’s capacity through training and consultation, while providing direct care to young people and their families experiencing complex mental health needs.

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 Family Work Clinician is a specialist senior role responsible for promoting and implementing family inclusive practice within PYMHWS Helping Young People Early (HYPE) Clinic. The key focus of the role is to enhance the capacity of the HYPE program to engage families through, providing training and primary and secondary consultation to the team along with the provision of direct clinical care for young people and their families/carers accessing HYPE. Direct clinical work will occur alongside clinicians to support the development of their skills. The incumbent is expected to have considerable knowledge and experience working with families of young people with severe mental health difficulties.

The Senior Family Work Clinician is expected to function autonomously as well as work collaboratively with the Continuing Care Teams, the Continuing Care Coordinator, the Clinical Stream Leaders, and the Lead Family Work Clinician to plan and develop services for young people and their families that are consistent with best practice standards and evidence-based care, and are in line with the strategic direction and vision for PYMHWS.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver evidence-based family interventions and consultations to support young people and their families in the HYPE program
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and training to enhance family-inclusive practice in the HYPE team
• Collaborate with carers, peers, systems, and external agencies to strengthen holistic, coordinated care
• Contribute to service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives within HYPE and PYMHWS
• Maintain high standards of clinical care, documentation, and risk management aligned with organisational values

About You:

An experienced clinician with qualifications and expertise in working with families of young people experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties. You bring strong knowledge of evidence-based family interventions and systemic approaches, alongside excellent skills in consultation, training and support for multidisciplinary staff. You are adept at collaborative partnerships with carers, peers, and external agencies, and are motivated and committed to improving outcomes for young people and families.

For a confidential discussion, contact Martina Jovev, HYPE Clinical Stream Lead or Karen Smith, Family Lead, on (03) 9966 9***.