Youth Focus is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our dynamic Meekatharra team!
Local accommodation and flights to/from Perth covered!
Parental Leave coverage | fixed-term until August ****
From$49 p/hr + super + salary packaging + LAFH allowance
About the Role
Reporting to the Service Manager, the Mental Health Clinician will deliver high-quality intake and mental health response to young people local to the Meekatharra area.
Key responsibilities include:
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 (including groups where suitable)
Work closely with young people, their families, and community services to ensure secure and high-quality care practices during the engagement, assessment, and service delivery
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
Capacity to work flexibly to meet the needs of the community
About You
To be considered for this position, applicants will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Psychology,



OT, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling) and current full registration/membership with a professional body
A passion for working with young people and working in regional/remote communities
Extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and awareness of cultural protocols when consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Experience in providing clinical and early intervention services to young people and families, including undertaking screening and assessment to determine a young person's needs and level of risk
Proficiency and experience in using electronic recording systems and database applications
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
A current 'C' class Driver's Licence
What we offer
Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia)
Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
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
FIFO arrangement includes local accommodation, flights to/from Perth, and living away from home allowance
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📌 Youth Programs & Wellbeing Officer (Meekatharra)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 Meekatharra