Access Clinician Level 2

• Application close by COB on Thursday 4 September 2025
• Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Fixed Term until June 2026
• Full AHPRA Registration or AASW MH Credentialling or planned pathway to completion
• Remuneration SCHCADS level 6 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service.

At YSAS we are committed to people of a diversity of backgrounds and identities being included, represented, and having the opportunity to participate equally in the life of our organisation and the communities in which we provide our services. We strive to create the conditions where people feel safe, enfranchised and valued. We value lived-living experience wisdom, insight, and knowledge.

About the position

The Senior Access Clinician will work closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure an integrated and multidisciplinary service is delivered of the highest possible standard aligned to the headspace Model Integrity Framework and other evidence based clinical guidelines. This role will support clinical oversight and practice guidance for the headspace Intake & Access team, supported by the broader Clinical and Operations Managers. The role will assist in the intake and allocation of new referrals, clinical review, clinical governance and quality assurance processes within supervision and contribute to the development and maintenance of community partnerships and local referral pathways.

Key Selection Criteria

1. 3+ years' experience in a youth mental health context including engagement and rapport building
2. Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
3. Extensive experience in providing clinical support and guidance to students and clinicians.
4. Experience in the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions with young people with severe mental health issues
5. Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting young people, particularly those with complex and chronic conditions.
6. Commitment to professional development and staying updated on best practices in mental health treatment and recovery approaches.

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.

What our young people request from our workers:

Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:

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A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn't treat everyone the same." "Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner". "It takes time to trust someone, but it's worth it when you know they've got your back". Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, "being authentically human", while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person's life and their intersectionalities. "It's about making sure workers don't just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive
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Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.

Why work with us?

• YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
• YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note:

1. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
2. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact, Jody Blythe, Clinical Team Leader, on regarding the role of Access Clinician Level 2, Recruitment Ref. Number – 071_2025.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.