If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people, then we want to hear from you. Full time and part time FTE available.
The Role
headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation and provides support to young people aged 12 – 25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health concerns. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Port Adelaide provide free services to work to improve health, social, vocational, alcohol and other drug, and educational outcomes for young people. Centacare is the lead agency of headspace Port Adelaide.
Working in a multidisciplinary team, the Youth Mental Health Clinician will provide psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment and management, and evidence-based mental health interventions to young people with mild to moderate or emerging mental health concerns to improve youth mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
This position is funded on a fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2025.
See attached position description for full details.
What you need to bring
Essential
- A Psychologist who holds general registration or who has an area of practice endorsement
- OR a Social Worker who has membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is certified by AASW as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
- OR an Occupational Therapist with Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) endorsement
- OR a Registered Nurse with additional qualifications in mental health
- OR be eligible for the above and commit to achieving the appropriate accreditation/registration/endorsement within the first 12 weeks of employment
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Proven experience working with young people aged 12-25 and their family and friends
- Proven experience in working with people experiencing mental health and other
wellbeing concerns - Proven experience in utilising psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy and other evidence-based mental health interventions
Desirable
- Experience using electronic record client management system
- An understanding of the youth mental health sector in Adelaide
What’s in it for you
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $47.50 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Work in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
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How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicole Wilson, Manager, on 08 8215 6740.
Applications close 5pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.