Clinical Lead – Youth Mental Health

We are Hope 

HOPE Community Services has been supporting Western Australians for over 120 years, delivering services across alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence. Walking together with the community to restore hope and transform lives across WA. 

Looking to lead a passionate team, support young people and make a lasting impact in Esperance?

At HOPE Community Services, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality mental health support, regardless of where they live.

We're looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to lead the clinical delivery of headspace Esperance, supporting young people and helping shape the future of youth mental health services in the region.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, mentoring and service development while living and working in one of Western Australia's most stunning coastal communities.

What's the opportunity?

In this leadership role, you will:

• Lead clinical practice and support quality service delivery across headspace Esperance
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to clinicians and counsellors
• Support young people with complex mental health and wellbeing needs
• Facilitate intake, case review and clinical decision-making processes
• Build strong partnerships with local services and community stakeholders
• Help shape innovative programs that respond to community needs
• Foster a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a registered Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse or other suitably qualified Mental Health Clinician
• Has experience working with young people experiencing mental health challenges
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting other clinicians
• Can confidently manage complex clinical presentations
• Builds positive relationships with clients, families and community partners
• Brings initiative, compassion and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Values culturally safe and inclusive practice

Transferable experience welcome

If you've worked in community mental health, youth services, hospital settings, private practice or other clinical leadership roles, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll love about working with HOPE

• Meaningful work that creates real impact for young people
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to influence and shape local services
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Clinical supervision and leadership support
• Beautiful coastal lifestyle in Esperance
• Values-driven organisation focused on courage, collaboration, diligence, optimism and compassion

Essential Requirements

• Registration with AHPRA or AASW (as applicable)
• Mental health clinical experience
• Experience providing professional supervision or leadership support
• Current driver's licence
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance

Why join HOPE?

At HOPE, our values focused on courage, collaboration, diligence, optimism and compassion guide everything we do. We proudly offer:

• Meaningful work with genuine community impact
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Strong organisational values and purpose
• The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Esperance region

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, permanent role based in Esperance
• $115,332 salary + regional allowance + super
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900 - increases your take home pay and reduces tax income!
• Relocation and accommodation support available
• Novated leasing options
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career growth and progression opportunities across WA
• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• Employee recognition programs celebrating achievements, milestones, and contributions across the organisation

Next Steps 

Please apply now if you believe you would be a strong fit for this role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion and invited to interview. 

At HOPE, we believe in creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Please note, this role involves working with young people in youth justice. Aged care or disability experience will generally not be considered suitable.