Clinical Care Coordinator

Youturn Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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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

We care about our people and offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals:

• Enjoy generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits, to further maximise your take-home pay
• Recharge with 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).
• Receive additional pay with annual leave loading.
• Access our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for support.
• Annual Professional Development Budget
• Reimbursement for Checks
• Employee Referral Program up to $2,000 for successful referrals.
• Corporate Fitness Discounts and Rewards Gateway

As a Clinical Care Coordinator of a Youth Enhanced Service (YES) you will be responsible for providing mental health care coordination to young people aged 12-25 years of age as well as their families and carers (as appropriate).

The Coordinator role supports young people who present with diverse mental health concerns as well as their family, friends and carers. Adelaide YES aims to provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate and family-inclusive care, and this role is an important part of the multidisciplinary team.

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or related disciplines with a minimum three-year undergraduate degree in medical or allied health disciplines and post-graduate experience in the field demonstrating the ability to support young people.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in monitoring risk, managing complex presentations, and coordinating care for young people.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with and knowledge of young people with mental health, disabilities, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including young people, their family, friends, carers as well as other agencies, and the wider community.
• Experience in delivering skills for independent living, budgeting, building social connections, and increasing access to community organizations.
• Exceptional ability to engage and communicate with groups of people, tailoring communication to suit a specific target group or age range.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds, including young people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and LGBTQIA+.
• Experience in the delivery of group programs to support young people and their families and friends
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster sound relationships with people at all levels, including the ability to participate in, develop and maintain productive and sustainable community and professional partnerships to enhance youth health outcomes
• Desirable: Knowledge of local youth/health sectors, knowledge of Youth Enhanced Service Model (Orygen) and an understanding of trauma informed practice.

• This position requires travel, telehealth, home visits, and overnight stays. Flexibility in hours is necessary for this role.
• Successful applicants will also need to hold a 'C' class Open driver licence, State Working with Children Check.

If you have the skills, experience and passion to fit our team, please take the next step and apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Youturn is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience.

Youturn is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and respectful recruitment process, and if we can support you with any adjustments to help you fully participate, please let us know in your application or contact us at: recruitment@youturn.org.au

Please advise if you have been referred to this position by a current employee of Youturn.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider and Other
• Industries
• Community Services and Health and Human Services

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