* REF: REF286
* Date listed: 09 Dec 2025
* Location: Tamworth & North West NSW
* Salary: 95000
* Category: Mental Health & AOD
* Type: Permanent
HiTalent Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected, community-focused organisation to recruit a dedicated Youth Care Coordinator / Provisional Psychologist to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 12–25 across Tamworth.
This organisation is known for delivering high-quality, inclusive, and youth-friendly mental health services across the New England North West region. Their mission is to empower young people to live healthier, more connected lives through early intervention, evidence-based support, and strong community partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and motivated mental health professional who enjoys working creatively with young people and thrives in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
About the Role
As the Youth Care Coordinator, you will provide therapeutic support, early intervention, and care coordination for young people experiencing a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges. Working as part of a skilled clinical team, you will deliver assessments, develop care plans, and provide both brief and longer-term interventions to support positive outcomes.
This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct youth-focused assessments and care planning (including HEADSS) using a strengths-based and recovery-oriented framework.
* Provide individual counselling, brief interventions, and evidence-based therapeutic support.
* Formulate and deliver treatment plans tailored to developmental stage, risk factors, and personal goals.
* Work creatively and assertively to engage young people from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
* Deliver group programs that promote social connection, wellbeing, and early intervention.
* Collaborate with families, carers, schools, health providers, and community agencies to support coordinated care.
* Identify risks and manage safety concerns in consultation with the clinical team.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation, risk assessments, and data reporting requirements.
* Build relationships with schools, youth networks, and community stakeholders to promote access to services.
* Participate in supervision, reflective practice, team development, and service improvement initiatives.
About You
You are passionate about youth mental health and enjoy working in a collaborative, client-centred environment. You bring empathy, initiative, and a willingness to grow your clinical skills.
Essential Criteria
* Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Counselling, or relevant Allied Health field
(Provisional Psychologists encouraged to apply)
Benefits
* Competitive salary + super + salary packaging
* Up to 5 weeks of annual leave
* Christmas/New Year shutdown (additional to annual leave)
* Ongoing professional development & wellbeing allowance
* Supportive, inclusive team culture
* Regular clinical supervision
* Opportunities to develop group facilitation, youth work, and clinical skills
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people across the region
* Experience providing individual or group counselling (or willingness to develop these skills)
* Ability to assess risk, formulate care plans, and manage safety concerns
* Understanding of confidentiality, youth mental health issues, and evidence-based interventions
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Willingness to engage in cultural awareness, inclusive practice, and trauma-informed care
* Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical records
Requirements
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Check
* NSW Driver’s Licence
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and looking to grow your career within a caring, youth-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact:
Nupur @ HiTalent
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