With the expansion of our Youth Focus Geraldton Youth Hub, we are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to guide and mentor our Youth Enhanced Services (NEW program!). This position will be entrusted with providing clinical supervision, collaborating with our leadership team and integrating our service model.

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About the Role

The Clinical Lead is a key leadership position within the Youth Focus Geraldton Youth Hub. They are passionate about people and practice and work in partnership with the wider Leadership Team to provide safe, quality clinical practice within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 Centre 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 Centre Manager

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 You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Tertiary level qualifications in an allied health discipline AND current full registration/membership with AHPRA or AASW
• 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

What we offer

• Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (DCA 2023/2024)
• Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice (commensurate to an NFP)
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Generous paid parental leave and long service leave
• Additional annual leave, and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)

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 11 July 2025

Please note

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check card
• 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.