As a Youth Suicide Counsellor, you will provide therapeutic support to young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours, helping them build safety, hope and connection.

Working as part of Ruah's specialist Luminos team, you'll play a critical role in supporting recovery, reducing risk and empowering young people to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes. This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a purpose-driven organisation where your work will have a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people and their communities.

About Ruah Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our skilled team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA's biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About The Role We are seeking three Casual Youth Suicide Counsellors to join our Luminos Mental Health & Wellness team based in Subiaco.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver counselling, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, care coordination, advocacy and referral support to help young people achieve recovery, wellbeing and meaningful life outcomes.

You will work closely with the Team Lead, Kaya Peer Workers and other internal and external stakeholders to provide trauma-informed,



strengths-based and person-centred support. The role requires a clinician who can confidently engage young people with complex needs while building collaborative relationships with families, supports and external services.

These are casual positions within our 24/7 youth suicide prevention service. Successful applicants must be available to work across a variety of shifts including day, afternoon, evening, active overnight and sleep shifts.

This role is rostered Monday to Friday and does not require weekend work.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualification in an allied health field, including counselling/psychotherapy, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, mental health nursing or another relevant discipline

Experience working with young people experiencing complex and co-occurring challenges, including trauma, suicidal ideation and mental health concerns

Demonstrated ability to conduct suicide risk assessments and develop safety plans

Experience providing therapeutic counselling and care coordination

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage young people and their support networks

Personal goal planning skills that contribute to positive outcomes for young people

Highly developed report writing,



documentation and analytical reasoning skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside peer workers

Demonstrated understanding of the unique issues facing young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic client management systems

Commitment to working within Ruah's Vision, Mission and Values

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity, social inclusion, cultural safety and Aboriginal culture

Desirable

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Experience in youth mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention or community mental health services

Experience facilitating group programs and psychoeducational activities

Experience supporting, mentoring or providing guidance to colleagues, students or volunteers

What Do We Offer?

Casual hourly rate commencing at $58.38 per hour plus superannuation

Applicable penalty rates and allowances

Access to generous salary packaging benefits, including:

Up to $15,900 salary packaging

An additional $2,650 meal entertainment packaging

Additional salary packaging options for travel, accommodation, parking and education expenses

Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover insurance

Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Ongoing professional development, reflective practice and supervision opportunities

Opportunities to contribute to a values-driven organisation committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

Opportunities to participate in working groups, Pride events, cultural celebr

📌 Youth Suicide Counsellor (Perth)
🏢 Ruah Community Services
📍 Perth