Clinical Lead Full Time

Youth Focus has excitedly been named lead agency for headspace Manjimup!

We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead to support the establishment and ongoing operations of our new Centre located in and supporting the Warren-Blackwood region.

• Full-time, permanent position
• Key leadership role within our Southwest team
• Exciting opportunity to work alongside community and a national brand to make a real impact

About the Role

The Clinical Lead is primarily responsible for ensuring our day-to-day clinical work is carried out to effectively meet the needs of young people accessing our services. Reporting to the Centre Manager, this position is entrusted to:

• Coordinate integrated intake and youth friendly mental health services to young people accessing the centre and services across the region
• Deliver and coordinate robust clinical supervision in accordance with the Organisation’s Supervision Policy and provide professional day-to-day support to clinicians
• Facilitate regular clinical case review meetings, consultations, and team meetings to ensure appropriate clinical service delivery and pathway
• Liaise with relevant services and referrers to promote a coordinated service delivery for young people
• Ensure that professional standards of clinical care, record keeping, and reporting requirements are complied with, including relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures
• Foster an engaging team culture aligned with organisational values
• Support the Centre Manager with key people management practices, including performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and reward/recognition
• Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of enhanced clinical policies, procedures, guidelines and strategic planning

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Psychology, OT, Mental Health Nursing) and current full registration/membership with AASW or AHPRA
• Advanced knowledge and extensive demonstrated experience working with young people and families including those at risk of suicide, depression and/or self-harm, and an understanding of the issues that impact on families/young people
• A passion for working with young people and demonstrated experience working with diverse young people and stakeholders, including LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and CaLD people
• Extensive experience responding to incidents and mitigating risk, including undertaking complex clinical screening and assessments to determine risk
• Demonstrated leadership experience of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision, facilitation of clinical reviews and performance management processes
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise work tasks and deliver to deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including efficient problem solving and negotiation skills
• Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including collaborating with other service providers
• Demonstrated experience of embedding strong governance, quality, safety and continuous improvement in all aspects of service delivery
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Suite, electronic recording systems, and database applications
• ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable vehicle and capacity to travel when needed
• Capacity to work outside of standard hours (up to 2 late shifts per week)

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 young people aged 12 to 25.

A key component of this is our role as the lead agency for five headspace centres, including our new headspace Manjimup Centre.

The headspace mission is to collaborate to design and deliver innovative ways of working with young people to strengthen their mental health and wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drug services.

What we offer

• Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (DCA 2023/2024)
• Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP – up to $18,550 pa
• Additional remote area FBT benefits available for eligible staff
• 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, Friday 7 November 2025

PLEASE NOTE

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate meeting all compliance requirements, including 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
• For further information or a confidential discussion about the 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.