Senior Mental Health Clinician – Youth Enhanced Services

About the role

The Youth Enhanced Services (YES) program supports young people aged 12–25 with severe and complex mental health challenges. As a Senior Mental Health Clinician you will lead evidence‑based therapy, mentor junior clinicians and help develop the service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver specialist counselling using CBT, DBT, ACT and other modalities.
• Mentor junior clinicians to maintain high service standards.
• Collaborate with families, schools, local services and stakeholders to create coordinated care plans.
• Document clinical work accurately and meet service targets.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and referral pathway development.

Required profile

• Experience in individual therapy with adolescents.
• Understanding of trauma, youth mental health and recovery principles.
• Experience delivering evidence‑based therapies including CBT, DBT and ACT.
• Minimum Bachelor qualification in Counselling, Social Work (or Master of Social Work), Occupational Therapy or Nursing with a Mental Health specialisation.
• Current registration with a professional body.

Required skills

• CBT
• DBT
• ACT

What we offer

• Flexible working conditions tailored to you (hybrid, remote, onsite).
• Competitive salary $51.23‑$58.00 per hour plus 12% super and salary packaging up to $18,550 per year.
• Not‑for‑Profit salary packaging and additional tax‑free benefits.
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym and pool memberships.
• Professional development opportunities and leadership training.
• Employee Assistance Program and generous leave entitlements.