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.A key component of this is our role as the lead agency across various locations, including the dynamic and successful Geraldton Youth Hub located on Southern Yamatji Country.

Youth Focus is looking for a Clinical lead to deliver our Youth Enhanced Service (YES) program. The Clinical Lead is a key leadership position within the Youth Focus Geraldton Youth Hub.

• Full-time position - fixed-term until June 2027 – potential extension in line with funding
• This role commences ASAP

About the Role

They are passionate about people and practice and work in partnership with the wider Youth Hub Leadership Team to provide accessible, safe and innovative clinical practice within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enabling the establishment of a fit for purpose service supporting young people 12 to 25 with moderate to severe mental health needs
• Oversee robust clinical supervision, development and guidance to the clinical team
• Provide and supervise the use of psycho-social assessments using the agreed tools, to determine young people's suitability for the service and delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, with young people and their families
• Coordinate the integration of medical care into service delivery including regular consultation with the Psychiatrist and Clinical Nurse Specialist where required
• Contribute to clinical integration of co-located services including headspace, CAMHS, and MOST
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager and Service Excellence Team to develop and review relevant clinical governance documents, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure the thorough induction/orientation of new employees and drive a values-aligned team culture, in collaboration with Human Resources and the Regional Manager

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (bachelors or higher) with current full registration/membership with AASW or AHPRA
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge working with young people and families including those experiencing moderate-severe mental health challenges, at risk of suicide, FDV, and child protection issues
• Demonstrated experience in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review
• Demonstrated experience and ability to engage with and coordinate care for young people aged 12 to 25 years in areas of mental health and substance use intervention
• Experience in service development and maintaining continuous quality improvement
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, and relevant policy development for service delivery
• Current Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle, with capacity to travel when needed

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 click "Apply Now" and submit your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed under the section "About You".

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] using the subject line: Clinical Lead - Youth Enhanced Service - Geraldton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.