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 ****, 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 Geraldton Youth Hub, located on Southern Yamatji country.
This unique and innovative project brings together all levels of mental health support for young people under one roof.
Services in the Hub will deliver support individualised to each young person, through strength-based independence, and empowering a young person's natural support network.
To deliver this, our choice to collaborate, partner and integrate are central to best addressing the needs of young people in Geraldton
As a part of this aspiration, Youth Focus is looking for an experienced and driven
Clinical Lead
t o join our team!
Full-time position (part time will be considered for the right candidate)
Permanent clinical leadership position within our youth hub!
About the Role
Reporting to the Centre Manager, this position ensures day-to-day clinical operations are evidence based .
Key responsibilities include:
Support coordinate integrated youth friendly, early intervention mental health services to young people accessing headspace Geraldton and Outreach services through the Geraldton Youth Hub
Provide clinical leadership, consultation, advice, and expertise to clinicians in the delivery of mental health care to young people and their supports
With support from the Centre Manager, provide line management, consultation, and support to direct reports in the delivery of day-to-day youth friendly mental health services
Liaise and consult with relevant stakeholders including, schools, community partners and other services to promote a consistent and coordinated service delivery response for young people




Oversee the robust delivery of evidence-based interventions, including group interventions, Single Session Consultation, and problem solving
Lead and coordinate regular clinical case review meetings and team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service pathway and service delivery
Coordinate the provision of integrated services within the headspace and Outreach programs, including consortium partners and Private Practitioners
Assist the Centre Manager with contract related reporting and auditing processes
About You
To be considered for this position, applicants will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications (bachelors or higher) with current full registration/membership with AASW or AHPRA
Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, multidisciplinary team coordination, and clinical leadership
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with capacity to prioritise and manage competing work tasks whilst delivering to agreed deadlines
Demonstrated experience and ability to coordinate care for young people in areas of mental health and substance use intervention, including provision of counselling and therapeutic interventions
Demonstrated experience and ability to undertake screening and assessment to determine and manage varying levels of risk
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team
Capacity to work at least one late evening till 7pm (Monday or Thursday)
'C' Class driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
To successfully become part of our team,



it is just as significant 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 *********)
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
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, Tuesday 29 September ****
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 ************ or ******
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.
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