Youth Access Counsellor

Youth Access Counsellor

This role is offered on a full-time basis.

PLUS, Superannuation contribution of 11%

PLUS, Salary Package benefits of up to $18,550 – See benefits outlined below. 

Our Values

Compassion, People Focused, Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork

About Us

At Black Swan Health, we pride ourselves on our evidence-based, practical approach to supporting the health of everyone in WA. It’s our mission to enrich all corners of the community through our portfolio of primary health and mental health services, disability services and wellness programs, psychosocial supports, and street doctor services.

We’re a multi award winning independent not-for-profit, governed by a highly experienced Board of Directors. At Black Swan Health we offer a broad range of services, which demands a highly skilled, diverse workforce. All our teams are made up of experts in their field, passionate about delivering the very best evidence-based support to our clients. 

The Youth Access Counsellor provides a high quality, early intervention response to young people and their families seeking support. The Youth Access Counsellor will provide assessment, psychological intervention and care coordination to young people and their families including the facilitation of referral to other community services as appropriate.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide initial engagement, bio-psychosocial (HEADSS) assessment, psychological intervention and care coordination for young people and their families.
• Assess, plan and provide individually tailored one-to-one psychological intervention appropriate to young person needs.
• Monitor high-risk clients and ensure prompt appropriate assessment, management and follow up support is provided.
• Provide information, support and psycho-educational content to young people and families accessing the service via phone and walk-ins.
• Undertake the intake process for new referrals, including management of duty register, allocation and follow up, as requested.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration with AHPRA or membership with an appropriate professional body.
• At least 1 years’ experience working in a clinical environment with young people living with mild to moderate mental health issues including completion of mental health assessments, cognitive behavioural interventions, interpersonal psychotherapy and family-based interventions. 
• Demonstrated experience in clinical care of young people presenting with various mental health presentations including, but not limited to, anxiety and depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation and co-morbidities such as alcohol and other drug issues; young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; young people identifying as LGBTI; and young people with other barriers to accessing mental health support.
• Have a current National Police Clearance. 
• Working with Children Check.
• Current eligibility to work within Australia.
• Have a current Driver’s License 

The benefits

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing 
• Work related expenses.
• Self-education 
• Access to public transport and free onsite parking
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

• For enquiries regarding the position, please email **********@blackswanhealth.com.au
• To find out more about us go to www.blackswanhealth.com.au.
• To apply for the role, you must submit a brief cover letter addressing the listed job requirements along with your résumé.