Family Access Clinician Full Time

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

With exciting growth ahead, we are seeking a Family Access Clinician to support the establishment and ongoing operations of our new Centre located in and supporting the Warren-Blackwood region.

• New permanent, full-time position | 1 FTE
• Commencing ASAP | apply now!

About the Role

The successful applicant will promote family-inclusive practices and deliver relationship orientated interventions to young people and their families. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating opportunities for families, carers and friends to positively contribute to a young person’s mental health and overall wellbeing journey through group interventions and programs
• Provide psycho-social assessments and evidence-based brief interventions to young people and their families in the centre, via telehealth, and at other approved and appropriate outreach sites
• Promote consistent and coordinated service delivery response for young people and their families through liaison with relevant referrers and other services
• Collaboratively and holistically support families with case management activities and psychoeducation to enhance a family’s capacity to respond to the young person’s mental health goals.
• Proactively work to reduce barriers to access services, enhancing family/friend perception and participation across all aspects of service delivery and in the centre’s community.
• Conduct initial intake of referrals to determine appropriateness for service, including responding to enquiries, assessment and monitoring of risk whilst acting as the interim holder of the young person’s case until appropriately allocated
• Participate in regular clinical case review meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Promote headspace Manjimup services where appropriate, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with suitable local and other external stakeholders

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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a clinical setting, with experience working in a tier 2/3 youth mental health environment.
• Demonstrated experience in family therapy and utilising group and relationship-oriented interventions.
• Experience in responding to family and domestic violence, child safety and trauma informed practice.
• Demonstrated experience in working with families impacted by problematic AOD use.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to undertake screening and assessment to determine a young person’s needs, level of risk and when to refer to other services as appropriate.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience and competence working with vulnerable groups, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or CaLD.
• ‘C’ Class driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the Warren-Blackwood region

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!

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 for five headspace Centres, including headspace Manjimup Centre.

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, Monday 9 March 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 humanresources@youthfocus.com.au

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.