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.

A key component of this is our role as the lead agency for a number of headspace centres, including the dynamic and successful headspace Midland located on Whadjuk Noongar Country. 

The headspace mission is to collaborate to design and deliver innovative ways of working with young people to strengthen their mental health and wellbeing. headspace Midland is part of a national network of over 100 headspace centres operating across Australia with the vision of all young Australians being supported to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.

• Part-time role (0.8FTE)
  
• Fixed-term contract until December 2024, with extension in line with funding

About the Role

Reporting to the Clinical Lead, the Senior Youth Access Clinician is responsible for providing single session counselling to young people and their families whilst whilst providing appropriate support to the clinical team. 

Other responsibilities include:

• Administer the organisation and delivery of regular walk-in clinics at headspace Midland and co-located sites within the Midland catchment.
• Using a Single Session Therapy model, provide brief interventions to young people at headspace Midland and at various community organisation partners and high schools.
• Work alongside the Clinical Lead and Centre Manager to foster relationships with community partners at new and existing co-location sites.
• Conduct initial intake of all referrals to determine appropriateness for service, including responding to enquiries and assessment of risk.
• Act as the interim holder of the young person’s case until allocated, and monitor ongoing mental status and risk levels as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records in approved database system.
• Participate in regular clinical case review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service pathway and service delivery.
• Provide support, guidance and supervision to students when required.

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have: 

• Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant clinical discipline including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, or mental health nursing.
• Current membership and/or registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Mental Health, ideally with experience working in a tier 2/3 youth mental health environment.
• A passion for working with young people.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to engage work with and coordinate care for young people aged 12 to 25 years in areas of mental health and substance use intervention.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a clinical setting, with experience with outreach/co-location preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in carrying out detailed psychosocial and suicide risk assessments.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic recording systems and database applications.
• Experience and competence working with vulnerable groups, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or CALD.
• ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Flexibility to work one late shift a week, and outside of normal business hours as required.  

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 offerings
• Generous paid parental and partner leave

Applications

Please send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the abovementioned selection criteria detailed under the section ‘About You’. 

        
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 30 October 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• We reserve the right to close this job ad early so please apply at your nearest convenience.
• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate possessing a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For those who are not contacted, we thank you for your application and interest in working with Youth Focus.
• For further information or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on (08) 6266 4333.

Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect. In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner. We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work. Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.