Full Time
headspace, Kempsey
Aboriginal applicants encouraged to apply.
Who are we?
Samaritans is a not-for-profit organisation who for over 30 years has been offering support to those in need including young people and families, those with disability or mental health challenges and the wider community. The Samaritans values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice act as our tagline and describe the principles behind the work we do and the way we do it.
What we do
We support young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.
About the opportunity
Working within a multidisciplinary team at our Kempsey Centre, providing initial intake and assessment and brief interventions of young people accessing headspace Kempsey to engage in ongoing counselling, treatment and support. You will develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways and work with other services in the local service system to support and advocate for the young people aged 12 – 25 years and provide therapeutic intervention, group work and community awareness activities to young people and service providers as required.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Social work, Clinical Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy AND current registration with AASW or AHPRA
- Minimum 2 years experience in similar role
- A demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers; best practice treatment options; support services; and co-morbidities;
- Demonstrated skills and understanding in working with young people experiencing mental health issues and their families to assess strengths and needs, develop treatment plans collaboratively, and support young people to engage in services at difficult times in their lives; and
- Valid NSW Driver’s License, Senior First Aid Certificate, and the ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check, COVID vaccination evidence and Working with Children Check
What are the benefits of working with us…
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Parental Leave (14 weeks + paid super contributions)
- Attractive salary packaging options
- Family friendly, flexible working hours
- Fitness Passport corporate gym membership
To apply for this role, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button.
Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia
No third-party applications