Youth Care Coordinator - Headspace Lithgow

Marathon Health is committed to enabling communities to thrive through improved health and wellbeing services. 

We are looking for a Youth Care Coordinator to join our vibrant and innovative headspace team in Lithgow, NSW. 

What are the benefits of working with us? 

• Work in an organisation where you will be heard, respected and celebrated!
• Know that each day you are making a positive impact on the lives of young people in your community
• Increase your take home salary by accessing Salary Packaging options
• Ease your cost of living expenses through our everyday employee discounts program
• Access our holistic well-being activities - mind, move and munch!
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave per year, plus additional leave over Christmas/New Year
• Access an annual Professional Development allowance and paid study leave
• Career progression opportunities - Marathon Health is committed to your career growth and development

What will I do?

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and screening of young people referred to headspace
• Engage with headspace clients to ensure ongoing service engagement
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing success of the centre 
• Advocate on behalf of young people whose care needs are being coordinated by headspace
• Assist with community capacity building, community awareness, and education and training activities.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Allen on 02 6352 7***, or via email **************@marathonhealth.com.au 

What do I need?

• Qualifications in psychology; social work; occupational therapy; nursing; drug and alcohol work; youth work; mental health, or related field
• Proven ability to undertake clinical assessments of young people experiencing mental health or drug and alcohol problems
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people
• Good working knowledge of computer technology and experience using clinical software packages.

Full responsibilities of this role may be viewed on the Position Description found at marathonhealth.com.au/jobs/r24022/ 

How do I apply?

• Upload your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.
• Applications close Monday 18 March 2024. Applications are reviewed as we receive them, so this job listing may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.