Youth Engagement & Intake Officer

• Full-time (75 hours per fortnight)
• Permanent position based at headspace Port Augusta with remote community work as part of the Flying headspace program

• We offer this exciting opportunity to join our team at headspace Port Augusta, working in remote communities including Marree, Oodnadatta, Yalata in close partnerships with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
  About Flying headspace - https://cobh.com.au/qip-accreditation-awarded-3-2/
• The Youth Engagement & Intake Officer will respond in a timely and effective manner to requests for headspace Port Augusta services by conducting psychosocial assessments including risk assessments and formulating case plans in collaboration with the young person.
• The Youth Engagement & Intake Officer will provide advocacy, care coordination and link young people with vocational / educational and social supports.
• The Youth Engagement & Intake Officer will facilitate community engagement activities and group activities to engage young people and raise mental heath literacy.

• The role is applicable to suitably experienced and qualified Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or Nurses. 
• Current and full registration with appropriate registration authority (AHPRA or AASW).
• Police clearance, Working with Children check, NDIS worker check and a valid SA driving licence are requirements of this role.

• A supportive working environment, a great team with flexibility.
• Salary range: $72,076 - 92,602 per year and generous salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

At Country & Outback Health (CObH) our vision is for healthier, happier communities.

We are a not-for-profit service provider who believes in making it easier for country people to access quality health and community services in regional South Australia.

Download the job description and apply directly by visiting cobh.com.au/join-our-team/#vacancies

Applications are reviewed as they come, so do not wait, apply today!

For more information, please contact:

Abby Walker, Centre Manager on 08 8641 4***

headspace Port Augusta is operated by Country and Outback Health

To learn more about us, visit:

headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/port-augusta

Country & Outback Health: www.cobh.com.au

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.