Address headspace opportunities Posted: Thu, 22 February 2024
Have you just finished (or finishing) a tertiary degree in a field relating to providing mental health services?
Are you looking to gain clinical experience in youth mental health, whilst helping young people in your community?
Do you have a passion to learn and work in a supportive multidisciplinary team?
We have the job for you!
We are looking for a Youth Care Coordinator to join our headspace team in Orange, NSW. The vacancy is Full Time, 75 hours per fortnight, and will be ongoing employment.
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.
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.
Applications are reviewed as we receive them, so this job listing may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Applicants must be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance, and agree to undertake a national police screening check prior to commencing employment.
Position details
Orange
Mental health
Full time
Full Time, 75 hours per fortnight - Ongoing role
Date Posted: Thu, 22 February 2024
Closing Date: Wed, 20 March 2024
Contact: Sophia Parris
Email: Sophia.Parris@marathonhealth.com.au
