Clinical Lead - Youth Mental Health

Geraldton, WA | $115,000+ Super + Salary Packaging | Relocation Assistance Available

Lead a Team. Shape a Service. Change Lives.

Mars Healthcare is proud to be partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation to recruit an experienced Clinical Lead for an exciting youth mental health service based in Geraldton.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll have a genuine impact on the lives of young people aged 12-25 experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting a multidisciplinary clinical team, driving service excellence, and helping shape the future of youth mental health care within the region.

Whether you're an experienced Clinical Lead or a senior clinician ready to step into leadership, this role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical work with mentoring, supervision, and service development.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month fixed-term contract through to June 2027, with strong potential for extension subject to ongoing funding
• Salary from $115,000 + Superannuation
• Generous Salary Packaging benefits
• Relocation assistance available - Up to $5,000 for intrastate relocation or $2,500 for interstate relocation
• Opportunity to lead and develop a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Work within a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Genuine influence over service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance
• Coastal lifestyle with an excellent work-life balance in Geraldton

The Opportunity

As Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight across a multidisciplinary youth mental health team delivering evidence-based interventions to young people and their families.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will ensure high-quality service delivery, support clinicians through supervision and mentoring, and play a key role in managing complex presentations and clinical risk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical leadership, supervision, and professional support to clinicians
• Leading multidisciplinary case reviews and clinical discussions
• Overseeing psychosocial assessments and intervention planning
• Supporting young people experiencing complex mental health presentations
• Managing referrals, intake processes, and clinical service delivery
• Coordinating care alongside medical and mental health specialists
• Driving quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development initiatives
• Supporting workforce capability through mentoring, coaching, and professional development

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing
• Current AHPRA registration or AASW membership
• Extensive experience working with young people experiencing mental health challenges
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, suicide prevention, family and domestic violence, trauma-informed care, and child protection
• Experience providing clinical supervision and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills
• A passion for supporting young people and developing high-performing clinical teams

Why Consider Geraldton?

Geraldton offers the perfect blend of career progression and lifestyle. Enjoy stunning beaches, a welcoming community, affordable living, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a region where your expertise is genuinely valued.
This role would suit candidates already based in WA, those seeking a sea change, or professionals looking to relocate for an exciting leadership opportunity.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about youth mental health and looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and create meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Mike Kuczer
Mars Healthcare
mike.kuczer@marsrecruitment.com.au
Apply now or reach out directly to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.