Description headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing.
This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
The Role: headspace Port Augusta has an exciting role available delivering essential youth mental health services to its clients by road or flying with the RFDS service into remote communities.
This role conducts psychosocial assessments with the young person and their support networks, Facilitating group activities and community engagement will be part of this role engaging young people in mental health literacy.
What's in it for you: At headspace we prioritise a great work life balance in a diverse working environment.
If you are someone who is looking for an opportunity to experience remote working in an outreach setting and engaging with young people, this role is for you.
We offer a unique role where you will be exposed to a variety of cases offering a rich and fulfilling professional experience.
You will also benefit from extensive support and numerous avenues for professional development.
About you: Experience working with young people, individually, with families or groups.
Able to work in a remote community setting and be sensitive to the needs of vulnerable groups.
Have qualifications in Social Work / Psychology / Mental Health Nursing / Occupational Therapy, OR Tertiary qualification in Youth Work with mental health experience, OR equivalent experience in a mental health setting.
What's on offer: 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
Salary range: dependant on experience and qualifications.
Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
Up to $5,000 relocation support through RDWA (based on eligibility requirements).
We review applications as they come in, so do not delay, apply today!
Application form and job description available CLICK HERE For a confidential discussion, please contact: Abby Walker, Headspace Centre Manager - 0481 946 076 To learn more about headspace Port Augusta visit: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/port-augusta/ Employment with CObH is subject to a National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check.
All applicants must have current working rights in Australia and a valid driving licence.
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.