• Are you a qualified and experienced professional in Youth Work or in Youth Mental Health field?
• Do you have experience in engaging, assessing and coordinating care for young people aged 12-25 years?
• Are you passionate about the wellbeing of young people?
• Would you like to work as part of a dynamic and collaborative multi-disciplinary team?

We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Youth Engagement Worker to join our professional and dedicated Youth team.

This is a Full Time role offered for a Fixed Term period to 30 June 2024, with the potential for an extended contract.    

About Us

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is the major provider of primary health care services to the Bellarine Peninsula. BCH is a not-for-profit health care provider with close links to our community operating from five sites across the Bellarine. 

About the Team

BCH’s Youth team provides a diverse range of primary health care services to our increasing population. Currently we deliver services across our sites including headspace Ocean Grove, BCH youth services, Doctors in Secondary School clinic, within schools and community settings. 

BCH has built a passionate and friendly work environment, which provides generous support for professional development, clinical supervision, team meetings and flexible working arrangements.

About the role

As one of the first contact points for young people accessing the headspace Ocean Grove satellite and Bellarine Community Health Youth service, the Youth Engagement Worker will need to engage, assess and coordinate care for young people aged 12-25 years.

The Youth Engagement Worker works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including general practitioners, allied health clinicians and support staff. They will also work closely with local community, you and health services to provide holistic and integrated care.

We would like to hear from you, if you have…

• Tertiary qualifications in mental health, youth work, or a related discipline.
• The ability and understanding to:
  • undertake intake and screening activities, including comprehensive bio-pyscho-social assessments, and assist clients to access appropriate services.
  • conduct risk assessments, including suicide and violence risks, and develop action plans.
  • deliver brief therapeutic interventions, counselling services and treatment planning.
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and coordinating care within the youth and/or mental health sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health, including related evidence-based interventions and clinical practice.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise complex workloads and competing tasks.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as a productive, professional and positive team member.

What we offer

To support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued, we offer the following:

• Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year
• Discounted gym membership at six sites across the region
• A supportive, positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Employee assistance program: up to 5 counselling sessions per year

Conditions of Employment

• A current National Police Check
• A current Working with Children Check 
• A current Victorian Driver’s License

How to Apply

To find out more, please contact Tanya Fitzpatrick, Mental Health and Youth Health & Wellbeing Manager, at [email protected] or by phone on 5253 0400.

Applications must include cover letter, response to key selection criteria, application form (via the BCH website), and resume in PDF format. 

The Position Description is available here: PD Youth Engagement Worker FT Fixed Term AUG23

Submit your application to [email protected] – applications will be assessed as they are received, with final applications closing at 5.00pm Wednesday 13th September 2023.

Bellarine Community Heath embraces diversity and encourages applicants from different backgrounds to apply. BCH is a family friendly organisation with excellent salary packaging available.

Bellarine Community Health Ltd is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur.

Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our sites are located and across which we provide services and programs for the diverse community. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service.