Youth Suicide Counsellor

Join a purpose-driven mental health service as a Youth Suicide Counsellor, delivering counselling, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, case management and youth mental health support in a 24/7 clinical, community services environment.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About The Role

We are seeking passionate and skilled

Youth Suicide Counsellors to join our Mental Health & Wellness team.

In this frontline role, you will provide therapeutic counselling and support to young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges. Working closely with the Clinical Team Lead, peer workers and support staff, you will deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care that promotes safety, recovery and wellbeing.

This is a highly impactful role where you will build meaningful relationships with young people, conduct risk assessments and safety planning, and connect clients to the supports they need.

Key Focus Areas Include

• Therapeutic counselling and case management
• Suicide risk assessment and safety planning
• Advocacy and coordination of supports for young people

This is a casual role and operates within a 24/7 service, with shift work including weekdays, weekends and awake night shifts.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Experience working with young people with complex needs, including mental health challenges, trauma and suicidal ideation
• Demonstrated ability to provide therapeutic counselling, risk assessment and safety planning
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with young people and their supports
• Experience in case management and developing goal-based support plans
• Strong written skills, including report writing and case documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Availability to work across a 24/7 roster including night shifts

The Following Criteria Are Considered Desirable

• Experience in community services, mental health or youth services
• Relevant qualification in counselling, psychology, social work or related field
• Experience working in trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care
• Understanding of diversity, inclusion and culturally safe practice

What do we offer?

• Competitive casual hourly rate in line with Level 4 of SCHADS Award
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing clinical supervision, reflective practice and professional support
• Access to professional development and specialised suicide intervention training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• Flexible rostered shifts across a 24/7 service
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians, peer workers and youth mental health professionals
• Meaningful work supporting young people through critical moments in their lives
• Inclusive, values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity and lived experience

Required Compliance Documents

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please Clayton Pearson, Service Lead - Mental Health & Wellness, at [email protected]

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.