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. A key component of this is our role as the lead agency for a number of headspace centres.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our Meekatharra Team.

• FIFO position | 1 week on/off (0.5FTE)
• Fixed-term contract until June 2025, with extension in line with funding
• Salary up to $52 p/hr + $80 LAFH + super + salary packaging

About the Role 

In this position you will:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality intake and mental health response to young people local to the Meekatharra area.
• Work closely with young people, their families, and community services to ensure safe and high-quality care practices during the engagement, assessment, and service delivery phase.
• Increase client access to services by providing care through a flexible model of service, conducting sessions as and where appropriate and safe for both client and practitioner.
• Conduct initial screening assessments and deliver effective and culturally appropriate therapeutic intervention and care coordination including assistance in the referral of young people to other service providers.
• Participate in regular clinical case review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service pathways and service delivery.
• Represent Youth Focus at external community events to strengthen relationships with local stakeholders and young people.

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• A passion for working with young people.
• Extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and awareness of cultural protocols when consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Bachelor's degree qualification (minimum) and current registration/membership with a professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW, ACA, PACFA).
• Experience in providing clinical and early intervention services to young people, families, and community organisations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to undertake screening and assessment to determine a young person's needs and level of risk, and to refer to other services as appropriate.
• Confidence and experience in using systems and technology.
• Team player and have the confidence to communicate effectively with a range of diverse individuals and enjoy working to achieve the desired outcomes of the organisation.
• Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

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

• Youth Focus is a DCA recognised Inclusive Employer!
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings
• Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Generous paid parental leave
• FIFO arrangement includes local accommodation, flights to/from Perth, and $80 per diem living away from home allowance

Applications

If you are interested in joining our Meekatharra team, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the abovementioned selection criteria under the 'About You' section. 

Applications close 9.00am, Monday 6 May 2024  

Please note:

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• 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.

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.