Job Description
Youth Focus is looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join our dynamic Meekatharra team!
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Local accommodation and flights to/from Perth covered!
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Parental Leave coverage | fixed-term until August ****
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From$49 p/hr + super + salary packaging + LAFH allowance
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About the Role
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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:
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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)
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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
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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.
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Participate in regular clinical case review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service pathways and service delivery
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Represent Youth Focus at external community events to strengthen relationships with local stakeholders and young people
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Capacity to work flexibly to meet the needs of the community
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About You
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To be considered for this position, applicants will have:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work,



Psychology, OT, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling) and current full
registration/membership
with a professional body
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A passion for working with young people and working in regional/remote communities
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Extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and awareness of cultural protocols when consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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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
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Proficiency and experience in using electronic recording systems and database applications
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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
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A current 'C' class Driver's Licence
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What we offer
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Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia)
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Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
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Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
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Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)
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Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
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An opportunity to make your mark and impact on a current youth mental health service
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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