We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.
Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organiszation? Apply your experience working with young people that have complex mental health needs to make an impact on the lives of the young people we support.
This position provides psychology services in an integrated model of care, psychological evidence-based assessments and interventions to highly complex, disadvantaged and vulnerable young people within a safe and youth-friendly context.
You'll be a great candidate for this role if you:
* Hold a tertiary qualification in Psychology and full AHPRA registration, with a strong commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
* Have experience in supporting young people with complex mental health needs, including those at risk of or experiencing homelessness, using trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches.
* Are skilled in delivering individual and group psychological interventions to youth with diverse and complex presentations, demonstrating high-level clinical knowledge and expertise.
* Have proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and provide clear, high-level clinical advice to peers, managers, and external stakeholders.
* Can demonstrate advanced capabilities in psychological assessments, treatment planning, and interventions, with strong consultation skills across health and community sectors.
* Possess excellent written and verbal communication, conflict resolution, and advocacy skills, with strong documentation practices and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You'll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:
* A Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
* A National Coordinated Criminal History Check [Police Check].
* Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella [Chicken Pox], Hepatitis B, and Pertussis [Whooping Cough].
Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don't think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you
If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further or would like to view the full position description, please contact BYS directly on or via
Applications for this position close at 8:30am, Friday 19 September 2025. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don't delay your application.