Youth Mental Health Clinician | Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Service | North
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - RPN G3, Allied Health G2
Req Id - 7557
- Youth Mental Health Clinician role to support young people aged 12 – 25 years
- Provide the delivery of best practice, evidence-based treatment
- Role requires working a rotating roster 7 days per week
About the role
This role sits within Barwon Health’s Youth Continuing Care Service (Youth CCS) and works closely with the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (YMHWBS) to support young people aged 12–25 years experiencing moderate to severe mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges.
The Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is part of Victoria’s mental health reform and is designed to provide earlier access to specialist mental health care for young people, bridging the gap between primary care and acute services. Working within this model, Youth CCS provides longer-term treatment and support for young people with complex and persistent needs, including dual diagnosis, homelessness and social vulnerability.
In this role you will deliver evidence-based mental health and AOD care, including assessment, outreach, treatment and ongoing care coordination across the region. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under clinical and psychiatric guidance, partnering with families, GPs and community organisations to support young people on their recovery journey.
The service operates across the community and participates in a rotating 7-day roster with day, evening and weekend shifts, ensuring responsive and accessible support for young people when they need it most.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based mental health and AOD assessment, treatment and care coordination for young people aged 12–25.
- Provide flexible, outreach-based support across community settings, including engagement with young people experiencing complex needs such as dual diagnosis or housing instability.
- Collaborate with families, GPs and community partners to develop integrated care plans that support recovery and wellbeing.
What We Are Looking For
- Passion for supporting young people experiencing mental health and AOD challenges to achieve recovery and stability.
- Strong skills in youth mental health assessment, risk management and trauma-informed therapeutic engagement.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with confidence working across multidisciplinary teams and community-based settings.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Natalie Lanyon | Manager | Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
Email: Natalie.lanyon@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 8300 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Application closing date: Tuesday 31, March 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.