About Us
Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in WA 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 WA to help young people aged 12 to 25.
Youth Focus is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Senior Youth Counsellor to join our Mandurah team on Bindjareb Noongar Country. In this new and exciting role, you will provide high-quality clinical support and service delivery, share your knowledge and expertise, and deliver clinical supervision to strengthen our multidisciplinary team. If you're looking to progress your career in youth mental health, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Permanent position | 0.8FTE
- New position within our southwest team!
- Location | PEEL Health Hub
- Interested in working with us? Apply now!
About the Role
Reporting into the Clinical Coordinator, the Senior Youth Counsellor will deliver evidenced based interventions to young people accessing Youth Focus services. The incumbent will provide supervision, mentoring and guidance to staff and students as required. The Key responsibilities include:
- Provide office-based, outreach, and/or telehealth individual or group interventions to young people and their families
- Support the clinical team in managing the duty responsibilities and tasks in line with organisational processes
- Refer to and maintain a thorough knowledge and network of youth, health, and mental health resources, and when appropriate work in partnership with these networks
- Work collaboratively across internal and external services to ensure an integrated service for the young person
- Participate, lead, and support regular clinical case review and team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service pathway and service delivery
- Lead and facilitate the delivery of group programs by guiding and mentoring team members to ensure high-quality, evidence-based group interventions
- With support from the Clinical Coordinator, foster a positive and engaging team culture in alignment with the organisation’s values
About You
To be considered for this position, applicants will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Psychology, OT, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling) and current full registration/membership with a professional body
- Minimum four (4) years' post-graduate experience in Mental Health, with experience working in a tier 2/3 youth mental health environment
- Demonstrated experience conducting detailed psychosocial and suicide risk assessment, with capacity to guide and support staff in effectively managing risk
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including reflective clinical supervision and capability‑building for staff and students
- Demonstrated clinical experience working therapeutically with young people with complex presentations and varying needs
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance, including high‑quality documentation, compliance with confidentiality and privacy legislation, and adherence to organisational policies and evidence‑based practice standards
- Advanced knowledge in clinical formulation, collaborative care planning, and coordinating care for young people with complex psychosocial and mental health needs.
- 'C' Class driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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.
What we offer
- Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia 2025-2026)
- Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
- Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)
- Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
- An opportunity to make your mark and impact on a new youth mental health service
Applications
Please send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed under the section "About You".
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026
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 applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on 08 6266 4333 or [email protected]
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
