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Youth Counsellor - Bunbury

Youth Focus
  • Full-time position commencing ASAP!
  • Contract end-date: September 2025 (parental leave coverage role)
  • Location: Bunbury Office on Wadandi Noongar Country

About the Role

This position provides vital support to young people in the Southwest region through office-based, telehealth, and outreach counselling services. You will be based out of 3 high schools and our Bunbury Office, to deliver brief interventions and individual counselling to young people and their families (where appropriate). Other tasks include:

  • Maintain up-to-date client records and comply with data collection standards.
  • Participate in clinical case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Support the Intake team in managing capacity as required by conducting intake and assessments.

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

  • Tertiary qualification (Bachelor or higher) in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing and appropriate professional registration or membership with a professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW, ACA).
  • Demonstrated experience with evidence-based clinical practices for addressing complex mental health issues in young people and families.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments, developing safety plans, and providing follow-up support and referrals.
  • Capacity to work independently and dynamically to adapt to the needs of young people, and collaboratively within a team environment to ensure best outcomes.
  • A current 'C' Class Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle for outreach to schools is essential (mileage reimbursed).

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.

About Us

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.

What we offer

  • Youth Focus is a DCA recognised Inclusive Employer!
  • Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice
  • Access to generous professional development opportunities
  • Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings including Christmas leave

Applications

Please send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the above-mentioned 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.
  • 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 this position please contact Human Resources on (08) 6266 4333.

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.

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