Enhancing Mental Health Support in Schools Clinician / Youth Assessment & Intake Worker
Part Time 0.8 EFT, Ongoing
Required days of work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
This is a fantastic, ongoing opportunity for an experienced youth mental health worker to join our headspace team working as the Enhancing Mental Health Support in Schools Clinician / Youth Assessment & Intake Worker in the Ballarat region!
About the Role
As the Enhancing Mental health Support in Schools Clinician you will be responsible for providing mental health support and services to Victorian Government Secondary Schools in the Ballarat Region, and providing assessment and referral services and where appropriate Brief Treatment Intervention Sessions to students from 12-19 years of age (Years 7-12).
You will be required to travel to outreach locations such as Maryborough, Beaufort and Daylesford as required where you will focus on the identification of, increased support for and improved response to young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
Your role as a Youth Assessment & Intake Worker will be responsible for engaging with clients aged between 12-25 entering the headspace Ballarat Centre, providing initial intake, clinical assessments and supporting clients to engage with the headspace program.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will need to have the following:
- A tertiary qualification and experience in Psychology, Mental Health Social Work, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing or other Allied Health (with Mental Health Accreditation is essential)
- At least 2 years post graduate clinical experience
- Well-developed knowledge of adolescent and young adult developmental stages
- Relevant intake, assessment, referral and case management experience
About Us
Headspace helps young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing difficulties and going through tough times to provide assistance with general health, mental health, emotional well-being, education, employment and alcohol and other drug services. Ballarat Community Health (BCH) provides a broad range of services to the general community of Ballarat, with outreach services delivered in the Central Highlands region and beyond. In partnership with the community, we create opportunities and supportive environments which empower people to develop and maintain optimal health and wellbeing.
This may just be the opportunity to increase your experience and job satisfaction that you’ve been looking for.
How to Apply
To access a copy of the Position Description and to Apply for the role please go to https://bchc.org.au/careers/
Please note that applications submitted via the Seek link will not be accepted.
For further enquiries about this role please contact Janelle Johnson, Manager headspace on 03 5304 4777 or 0401 157 180.
Applications close 17th October 2022