Youth Care Coordinator

Marathon Health; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular clinical supervision

Salary packaging options

5 weeks annual leave + holiday closure

Professional development allowance

All Staff Days

Job summary

Marathon Health, through headspace Lithgow, is hiring a Youth Care Coordinator to support young people on their mental health journey. You will perform psychosocial assessments and tailor evidence-based interventions to individual needs within a dynamic, supportive team.

As a key contact, you’ll foster engagement, coordinate care with other services, and contribute to community education and awareness initiatives. The role offers full-time employment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified in psychology, social work or other relevant fields for clinical interventions.
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and screenings.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and screenings for young people referred to headspace.
• Foster long-term engagement ensuring they receive needed care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive centre success.
• Advocate for young people’s needs and coordinate care across services.
• Build community awareness, education and training initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tech literacy

Clinical assessment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Ready to make a real impact in the lives of young people? Look no further! Join the headspace Lithgow team as a Youth Care Coordinator and experience job satisfaction like never before! Located on Wiradjuri Country, this full-time role is waiting for you!

As the first point of contact for young people accessing our services, you’ll play a key role in guiding them on their journey to better mental health. You’ll provide high-quality assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, each one tailored to meet the unique needs of the young people you work with. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and fulfilling – a perfect opportunity for continued learning and growth in a supportive, high-performing team.

This role offers ongoing employment with a range of benefits to keep you thriving, both professionally and personally, including:

• Regular clinical supervision to enhance your skills
• Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging options
• 5 weeks annual leave per year, plus extra time off over Christmas and New Year
• An annual professional development and well-being allowance to support your career and personal growth
• Access to All Staff Days, where you’ll connect with senior managers and provide feedback
• The pride of knowing you’re making a positive difference in your community
• Commitment to cultural safety. Access our Innovate RAP here: https://www.marathonhealth.com.au/news/launching-our-innovate-rap/

What will you do?

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and screenings for young people referred to headspace
• Foster long-term engagement with clients, ensuring they receive the care they need
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive the ongoing success of the centre
• Advocate for young people’s needs and coordinate their care across services
• Get involved in building community awareness, education, and training initiatives

Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at marathonhealth.com.au/jobs/r26100/

What do you need?

• Qualifications in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, drug and alcohol work, youth work, mental health, or other relevant fields for providing clinical interventions
• Experience in conducting clinical assessments of young people facing mental health or drug and alcohol challenges
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with young people
• A solid understanding of technology and clinical software packages

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026. Applications are reviewed as we receive them, so this job listing may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Allen via email **************@marathonhealth.com.au or by calling 0407 997 ***