Youth Access Clinician

Youth Focus has excitedly been named lead agency for headspace Manjimup!

With exciting growth ahead, we are seeking a Youth Access Clinician to support the establishment and ongoing operations of our new Centre located in and supporting the Warren-Blackwood region.

• New opportunity to support youth mental health services!
• Full-time position | 1 FTE
• Commencing ASAP | apply now!

 About the Role

The successful applicant will deliver youth friendly, evidence-based mental health services to young people and their families accessing headspace Manjimup services. Working within the clinical team, this role will provide high quality and culturally safe therapeutic interventions. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing psycho-social assessments and evidence-based brief interventions at the centre, online/via telehealth, and at other approved and appropriate outreach sites.
• Conduct initial intake of referrals to determine appropriateness for service, including assessment and monitoring of risk whilst acting as the interim holder of the young person's case until appropriately allocated
• Collaborate and support the development of case formulations to meet the needs of young people and families, in alignment with core service streams (mental health and wellbeing, physical and sexual health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drugs services)
• Respond to enquiries from young people, families, agencies, and community members seeking information and support
• Liaise with relevant referrers and other services to promote coordinated service delivery response for young people and their families
• Participate in clinical case review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service pathway and service delivery
• Participate in regular clinical supervision including observed and co-facilitated sessions with young people and their families.

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (bachelors or higher) in Social Work, Psychology, OT, Mental Health Nursing or Counselling and current full registration/membership with a professional body.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a clinical setting, with experience working in a tier 2/3 youth mental health environment.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to undertake screening and assessment to determine a young person's needs, level of risk and when to refer to other services as appropriate.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• 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 willingness to travel within the Warren-Blackwood region
• Capacity to work at least one late evening once the centre is operational

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 recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia 2025-2026)
• Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa.
• Additional remote area FBT benefits available for eligible staff.
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave).
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
• An opportunity to make your mark and impact on a new youth mental health service!

Applications

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

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Friday 21 August 2026

About Us

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in WA 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 WA to help young people aged 12 to 25. A key component of this is our role as the lead agency for five headspace Centres, including the headspace Manjimup Centre.

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 applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on 08 •••• •333 or humanresources@youthfocus.com.au

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.