Senior Clinician - Youth Access Team

Senior Clinician – Youth Access Team Orygen Specialist Program The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time Ongoing position, working 80 hours per fortnight including ADO
• Lead crisis intervention and staff, delivering evidence-based mental health care
• Based in Footscray, with potential work across various sites

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

RMH are seeking a Senior Clinician for Orygen’s Youth Access Team. Lead crisis intervention, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality, culturally safe mental health care to young people across Footscray and beyond. Be part of a dynamic team driving accessibility and growth in youth mental health services across Melbourne’s northern and western regions.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

About the role:

• Lead crisis intervention and mental health care for youth
• Supervise and mentor clinicians, ensuring best practices
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed services to youth
• Collaborate with teams and agencies to improve services
• Drive service improvement and maintain high care standards

About you:

Formal Qualifications

• This is a multidisciplinary role open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists or Occupational Therapists (must hold relevant degree, registration and/or membership as per attached Position Description)

Essential

• 5+ years in clinical mental health, including youth work
• Leadership in crisis and youth mental health programs
• Skilled in independent work, team collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Experienced in service planning, risk assessments, and policy
• Builds external partnerships and committed to professional growth

Desirable

• Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development as outlined by ACMHN or RCNA. Evidence ACMHN Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN); Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Accredited Occupational Therapy status (AccOT)
• MAASW or AASW Mental Health Social Worker accreditation
• Knowledge of community and human services organisations
• Commitment to clinical research development
• Understanding of relevant mental health legislation
• Knowledge of mental health strategies and guidelines
• Flexibility to perform other duties as required

Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date