Youth Counsellor

Experienced Youth Counsellor required for a fixed-term contract opportunity until June 2025 based in Mandurah

Your new company 

Hays are working with a leading for-purpose organisation that offer mental health support services to young people across Western Australia. The Organisation is experiencing a period of growth and are looking for an experienced Youth Counsellor to join their Mandurah team on a full-time fixed-term contract to June 2025. This is a great opportunity to work directly with the local community.

Your new role 

The Youth Counsellor will provide therapeutic counselling support to young people across the Mandurah community. The main responsibilities of the position include:
• Provide a hybrid office-based/outreach Counselling support service to young people and their families
• Assist the intake team in managing capacity, providing Intake and Assessment to clients in line with organisational processes
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the provision of health, mental health and psychosocial services to young people
• Maintain and work in partnership with a network of youth resources
• Administer psychometric testing where deemed as clinically appropriate
• Work in collaboration with internal and external services to ensure you are providing the most appropriate service to the client
• Assist with In-Kind services within reasonable notice - once a period of appropriate induction, training and support has been completed
• Administer clinical evaluation measurements, maintain accurate records, case notes and ensure client data system is up to date
• Ensure all operational processes and procedures are implemented correctly for the clinical services area
• Maintain professional standards of clinical care
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the organisational program
• Attend/volunteer at community/organisation events when possible

What you'll need to succeed 
• 3 years of experience working with young people suffering from mental health issues
• Tertiary qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or equivalent
• Active registration with a relevant professional body - ACA, AASW, PACFA, AHPRA
• Experience conducting mental health risk assessments, developing safety plans to mitigate risk and scheduling follow up support and referral for treatment
• Significant experience in the application of evidence based clinical practices and processes appropriate to working with young people and families experiencing complex mental health issues
• Knowledge, skills and experience in implementing and evaluating group programs
• May occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours
• National Police Clearance/willing to obtain, C Class Drivers Licence, WWCC

What you'll get in return 
• Fixed-term contract through to June 2025
• Great supportive environment
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid opportunity to work in an office/community environment

What you need to do now 

If you are interested in this position, please apply now with a copy of your resume. If you have any questions and would like to discuss the role, reach out to Alexandra Kennedy now at 08 9254 4***