Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.Job DescriptionPart-time (35 hours per week) contract until 30 June 2025Located in Port Macquarie37.52- $40.97 p / hour + Super + generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550We have an exciting new position as part of our headspace team. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to empower and guide young people, families, and carers to make informed decisions regarding their mental health. Drawing from personal lived and learned experiences, this position provides professional, timely, and appropriate mental health support, ensuring young individuals receive the necessary care and interventions. Collaboration with community partners, allied health professionals, and stakeholders is essential for delivering comprehensive, wrap-around services. The role adopts a strengths-based, solution-focused, and recovery-oriented approach, helping young people overcome barriers to service engagement. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate resources, offer psycho-education, and provide support through the InnoWell Platform, maintaining cultural sensitivity throughout all interactions.Key Deliverables include:Utilise own lived / learnt experience to guide and support, to build capacity of the young person, families and carers to enable them to make informed decisions.Provide a professional, timely and appropriate level of service to young people with mental ill health.Work closely with community partners, housing and welfare staff, allied health professionals, clinical case managers etc. to deliver the best possible comprehensive, wrap-around services to young people.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary service team from assessment to service exit.Undertake all interactions with people being supported, their carers and families, co-workers, and other relevant stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner that takes appropriate account of cultural and linguistic diversity.Support young people on the InnoWell Platform with navigation, ongoing monitoring and support.Qualifications and skills:Mandatory minimum of a relevant tertiary qualification i.e. Certificate IV / Diploma in Mental Health, or equivalent.Current state-based driver’s license.Exceptional customer service skills and ability to apply a person-centred approach when working alongside people with disabilities and mental health issues.Ability to actively contribute to and share knowledge within a transdisciplinary team.Highly developed people and relationship building skills.What’s in it for you?Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balanceCompetitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainmentA variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learningAccess to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parkingSupport through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program4 weeks paid annual leave, sick / carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more...We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact David Rogers - Services Manager headspace at or Mobile 0421388166.Applications Close: Friday 7th MarchApplications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.EACH CommitmentsAt EACH, we respect and value all individuals, regardless of background, ability, or identity, and encourage applications from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to cultural safety and child protection, creating a secure environment for all. For more, see our Reconciliation Action Plan.
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