Senior Youth Access Clinician

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in Western Australia by offering a range of no-cost mental health services. Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across Western Australia to help at-risk young people aged 12 to 25.

A key component of this is our role as the lead agency for a number of headspace centres, including the dynamic and successful headspace Midland located on Whadjuk Noongar Country.

As part of this vision, we are seeking an experienced Senior Youth Access Clinician to join our team

• Permanent full-time position (1 FTE)
• Commencing ASAP

Reporting to the Clinical Lead, the Senior Youth Access Clinician, is an exciting opportunity to support young people through mental health services. This position is responsible for providing brief intervention and counselling to young people accessing our services.

Key duties of this role include:

• Conduct initial assessment of referrals to determine appropriate care pathways, severity of risk, and complexity of need
• Liaise and develop responses to the needs of young people and families who are experiencing issues associated with psychological distress ? particularly: depression, suicide, and self-harm.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in carrying out detailed psychosocial and suicide risk assessments
• Promote headspace Midland services where appropriate and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with suitable external stakeholders.
• Administer the organisation and delivery of regular walk-in clinics at headspace Midland and co-located sites within the Midland catchment
• Provide support, guidance and supervision to students and suitable staff, when required.

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important 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.

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Tertiary qualifications (bachelor's or higher) in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, or mental health nursing.
• Current membership or registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in carrying out detailed psychosocial and suicide risk assessments.
• Experience and competence working with vulnerable groups, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and CaLD.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a clinical setting, with experience with outreach/co-location preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with capacity to liaise appropriately with varying audiences.
• 'C' class Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Capacity to work evenings (until 7pm Wednesday or Thursday)

• Youth Focus is a 2023/2024 DCA recognised Inclusive Employer
• An opportunity to be part of a person-centred and flexible organisation
• Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Additional annual leave and other leave offerings, including gifted Christmas leave
• Free office parking
• Access to a pool vehicle for work purposes

Please send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the abovementioned selection criteria detailed under the section 'About You'.

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Friday 12 September 2025.

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 applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Youth Focus as a potential employer.
• For further information or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on

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.