Youth & Family Care Coordinator

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Open Minds. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$76,376.75/yr - A$80,255.44/yr headspaceis Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Our mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12 to 25 years. The opportunity The Youth and Family Care Coordinator is an exciting role at headspace Strathpine that is responsible for coordinating the implementation of key parts of the young person’s care plan. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within an established centre filled with a welcoming multidisciplinary team. As a Youth and Family Care Coordinator no two days will be the same as you will deliver psychosocial interventions (including skills development, improving self-care, and increasing social connection and engagement in structured activities) and ensure that there is effective coordination among the stakeholders supporting the young person. Responsibilities Collaboratively develop and manage care plans for young people to address their mental health and psychosocial needs. Coordinate and monitor the young person's care in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Provide individualised psychosocial support and interventions to young people, including skill development and increasing social connection. Incorporate family-inclusive practices and collaborate with family members and relevant individuals to support the young person's mental health. Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and ensure high-quality client records while complying with professional standards and legislative requirements. About You You’re passionate about supporting young people and skilled in coordinating care tailored to their mental health and well‑being. You thrive in diverse environments and excel at building meaningful connections with those around you. What you bring Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in youth work, care coordination, or support work, with a focus on recovery and fostering independence. Expertise in youth mental health, including strengths‑based interventions, risk assessments, crisis response, and care plan development. Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, engage families, and collaborate with external services and community networks. Strong organisational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail in documentation, including case notes and service coordination. Familiarity with mental health systems, policies, legislation, and referral pathways that support young people effectively. Benefits include Joining a positive, inclusive, values‑focused team culture. Building your professional network throughout headspace and other organisations. Professional and group supervision with peers across sites. Access to online professional development via headspace Learning and in‑services. Salary packing option (up to $15,899 tax free). Access to an Employee Assistance Program. What makes our Strathpine team special One of the best things about working at headspace Strathpine is the close‑knit, supportive environment. Our centre has a wonderful workplace culture, and we are committed to the wellbeing and growth of our team members. We are proud to be a diverse team, but we are united in our passion for walking alongside young people during the mental health journey. Be part of an exciting time of growth and opportunity in an organisation that you can be proud of being a part of. Applications close 5th December 2025 For queries contact Ally Wright on to apply hit ‘Apply now’. We can't wait to meet you Diversity statement Diversity is Strength. We encourage people from diverse ages, gender, identity, cultural backgrounds and experience including First Nations peoples, Cultural and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIAP+, lived/peer, mental health experience, to apply for this position. Open Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we all work, live and play on. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. We reflect upon the millions of footprints that are embedded into the earth from our Ancestors, the pathways that were forged, the meaning they leave behind and the continuation of the traditions through the next generations. #J-18808-Ljbffr