About Us

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in Western Australia by offering a range of no-cost mental health services. Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across Western Australia to help at-risk young people aged 12 to 25. 

Youth Focus is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage all people, irrespective of ethnicity, diverse abilities, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity to apply to be a part of our team.

Youth Focus is looking for a Youth Counsellor to join the Burswood Team 

• Part-time position (0.60-0.80FTE)
• Fixed-term contract until June 2023, with likely extension in line with funding
• The Youth Counsellor position will provide a mix of office and school-based prevention and early-intervention services in the Metro area

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Tertiary level qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
• Registration with relevant professional body – e.g., AHPRA, AASW, ACA 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills with a minimum of three years experience working with young people at risk of suicide, depression, anxiety and/or self-harm, and an understanding of the issues that affect young people’s lives
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in conducting risk assessments, including assessment of suicide risk, developing safety plans to mitigate risks, and providing follow up support and referral for treatment as indicated
• Experience and ability to deliver and evaluate group programs and educational sessions for young people
• Significant knowledge, skills, and experience in the application of evidence based clinical practices and processes appropriate to working with young people and families experiencing complex mental health issues
• Ability to work with flexibility in responding to young people and their needs
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Flexibility to work one late shift a week

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day. 

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of a person-centred, flexible, family friendly organisation
• An inclusive and welcoming environment for all
• Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Additional annual leave and other leave entitlements, including COVID leave
• Generous paid parental and partner leave
• Free parking on-site

Applications

If you are interested in this opportunity, please prepare a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the abovementioned selection criteria in the ‘About You’ section. Please submit this with your current CV by clicking on the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 26 September 2022

Please note:

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Check certificate and Working with Children Check card
• Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate
• Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Youth Focus as a potential employer
• For further information or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on (08) 6266 4333