Headspace opportunities Posted: Fri, 07 March 2025
Support Youth in YOUR Community! We’re on the lookout for a Mental Health Clinician to join our awesome team as a Youth Mental Health Worker in the Youth Plus Program. This part-time role (37.5 hours a fortnight) is based at our headspace centre in Lithgow, NSW (Wiradjuri Country).
As a Youth Mental Health Worker, you’ll be doing incredible work by:
* Enhancing assessments: Building on triage and engagement info with Psychosocial Assessments, Mental State Examinations (MSEs), and Risk Assessments, and where needed, developing safety plans following Marathon Health’s guidelines.
* Engaging and empowering: Successfully connect with and treat young people who are developing (or at risk of developing) more complex mental health concerns, offering tailored, evidence-based psychological and social interventions.
* Collaboration: Team up with clients, carers, and headspace crew to assess and coordinate care and services (including referrals) to meet each young person’s unique needs.
* Holistic care: Work hand-in-hand with colleagues to provide the best care possible, participating in case meetings and clinical reviews to ensure well-rounded support.
* Empowerment: Support young people in making informed decisions about their own care and foster Family Inclusive and Evidence-Informed Practices.
* Cultural inclusivity: Promote sociocultural inclusiveness and youth participation, aligning with our Cultural Safety Framework and Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Why Join Us?
Benefits
At Marathon Health, we believe that a happy, healthy team is the secret ingredient to a thriving community! As a valued member of our crew, you’ll enjoy a suite of amazing perks designed to boost your well-being and supercharge your professional growth. Get ready to level up your employee experience with these awesome benefits:
* Boost Your Pay: Power up your take-home pay with Salary Packaging—more $$$ in your pocket for the things that matter most!
* Vacation Vibes: Recharge with 5 weeks of annual leave—whether you’re globetrotting, chilling out, or binge-watching your favourite shows, it’s your time to unwind!
* Holiday Chill: A sweet end-of-year break between Christmas and New Year? Yes, please! Start the new year refreshed, with extra time off on top of your annual leave.
* Career Kickstart: Unlock your full potential with an annual Professional Development allowance to help you crush those career goals!
* Shop & Save: Get access to major discounts and cashback for groceries, fuel, and more through our employee rewards program—because who doesn’t love a good deal?
* Treat Yourself: You’ve earned it! Use your Wellbeing allowance to book that long-overdue massage or spa day—self-care is a must!
* Money Smarts: Get financially savvy with financial literacy sessions and personalised banking options through our partners at Westpac and St George.
* Clinical Supervision: Receive individual clinical supervision with an experienced clinician to ensure you’re always supported and thriving in your role.
* Commitment to Cultural Safety: you can access our Innovate RAP through this link: Innovate RAP .
What We’re Looking For
* Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or a related allied health discipline recognised in the tertiary mental health sector.
* Current registration with AHPRA or full membership with AASW.
* Experience working with young people dealing with severe or complex mental health needs, including assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions.
* Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in client management systems and electronic health records.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Apply Now (Via SEEK) Position Description
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