Ready to make a practical, measurable impact in youth mental health? This is an opportunity to deliver evidence-informed care within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping young people (12–25) access the right support at the right time.
On offer
- Full-time permanent role
- Approx. $90k + super (package details discussed on application)
- Salary packaging options (increase take-home pay)
- Ongoing training, clinical supervision and professional development
- Collaborative, values-led team environment
- Meaningful work in a regional community setting
The role
You’ll provide assessment, brief intervention and therapeutic support for young people across core service streams (mental health and wellbeing, physical/sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and work/study support). You’ll work within your scope of practice and contribute to safe access, risk identification/escalation, documentation, and coordinated care planning.
You’ll also build strong referral pathways with local services and collaborate closely with families, carers, and internal stakeholders to ensure care is responsive, culturally safe, and aligned with best-practice early intervention.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
- Psychologists must hold full and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Occupational Therapists must hold full and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and be eligible for mental health credentialing or endorsement by the relevant professional body, where applicable.
- Mental Health Nurses must be Division 1 Registered Nurses with current AHPRA registration and mental health qualifications, mental health credentialing, or eligibility for mental health credentialing by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
- Social Workers must hold an approved Social Work qualification and be eligible for, or hold, membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and be eligible for mental health credentialing, including Accredited Mental Health Social Worker status, where applicable.
- Demonstrated experience with youth mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Current driver’s licence + access to insured vehicle
- Working with Children Check + National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Australian work rights
If you are interested call Donnchadh Lawlor on 0414374900 or email Donnchadh.Lawlor@Curamoir-hr.com.au .
