Youth Worker Grade 3

Youth Worker – Grade 3 

Provide supportive and coordinated guidance, both clinically and administratively to patients in the Inpatient Therapy program and Outpatient Day Program. Does this sound like you?

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About the Role: 
Do you have a passion for excellence in customer service delivery? 
The Melbourne clinic is seeking a Youth Worker with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our team. 

About us:

The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity, or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge, and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working independently with the patients and as a multidisciplinary team member of mental health professionals Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
• liaise closely with the treating psychiatrist
• Offer a broad range of psychotherapeutic groups and activities, some including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Psycho education, etc

Essential Criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Youth Work
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Youth Workers
• Ability to work autonomously
• Well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and self-management skills
• Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence-based practice
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence desirable
   

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

 You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
•  Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

 
Applications close: 22 July 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to: Stephanie Susetio, Acting Allied Health Manager, stephanie.susetio@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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