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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
  ? 02 7228 3767
  ? nupur@hitalent.com.au
  ? www.hitalent.com.au
  #SCR-nupur-patel-1

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