About Youturn The individuals, families and communities we support are at the heart of everything we do at Youturn. We listen deeply – honouring every voice, story, culture and choice – through our core values of Integrity, Respect and Inclusion. We have a strong commitment to reflection and responsibility and are always curious and adapting through our Learning value. At Youturn, we believe in the importance of caring today for a better tomorrow, represented in our value of Stewardship.

Youturn is a community-based not-for-profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider supporting individuals and communities through life’s toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.

You can find out more at youturn.org.au.

At Youturn, we believe every young person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered to build a life they value.

Our Adelaide Youth Enhanced Service (YES) program works alongside young people aged 12–25, and their families and carers, to support recovery, wellbeing and connection.

We’re currently seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator who is passionate about working with young people and is motivated by impact, connection and purpose. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering youth‑friendly, inclusive and recovery‑oriented mental health care.

About the role

As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you’ll provide mental health care coordination that is strengths‑based, developmentally appropriate and family‑inclusive. You’ll work alongside young people facing complex mental health challenges, supporting them to identify their goals and navigate the systems and supports that matter to them.





You’ll collaborate closely with families, carers, and service partners, contributing to shared‑care approaches that improve outcomes and promote long‑term wellbeing. No two days are the same, this role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a genuine difference.

What you’ll be doing

- Building meaningful, trusting relationships with young people and their families
- Providing flexible, youth‑friendly and culturally responsive care coordination
- Supporting young people experiencing co‑occurring mental health, physical health and psychosocial challenges
- Working within a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, plan care and review progress
- Delivering person‑centred, recovery‑oriented and family‑inclusive interventions
- Strengthening partnerships and shared‑care pathways with local services
- Designing and facilitating age‑appropriate group programs focused on wellbeing and resilience
- Contributing to service evaluation, planning and continuous improvement activities
- Promoting a safe, healthy and collaborative working environment

About you You’re someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with young people and believes in their capacity for change. You bring warmth, professionalism and curiosity to your work, and you’re comfortable balancing clinical responsibility with flexibility and creativity.

You’ll be well‑placed for success if you bring:

- A qualification in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, or a relevant allied health discipline (with appropriate experience)




- Confidence working with young people experiencing complex mental health presentations
- Experience in care coordination, risk monitoring and psychosocial support
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- An understanding of the challenges young people face in Australia today
- A team-oriented mindset and ability to manage competing priorities

You’ll also hold (or be eligible to obtain):
- A current Working With Children Check
- A Licensed Care Suitability Check
- A current C Class Driver’s Licence

Experience in trauma‑informed practice and knowledge of the local youth or health sector will be highly regarded. Why join Youturn?

- Be part of a values‑driven organisation making real community impact
- Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing learning, development and reflective practice opportunities
- A role where relationships, purpose and people truly come first
- Salary will be offered in line with the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability

Ready to make a difference? If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a service that puts people at the centre of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Youturn.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. As such, we encourage early application submission, as Youturn reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the advertised closing date.

Youturn recognises the strength and value that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived and living experience bring to our organisation and the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from First Nations peoples and individuals with lived experience, alongside applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to creating positive change.

📌 Clinical Care Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Youturn
📍 Adelaide