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.
About the role:
- We offer this exciting opportunity to join our team at headspace Port Augusta.
- The headspace 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 headspace 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.
Qualifications:
- The role is applicable to suitably experienced and qualified Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists trained in Mental Health, or Mental Health Nurses.
- Current and full registration with appropriate registration authority (AHPRA or AASW)
- Possess a minimum 2 years supervised experience in the area of mental health.
- National Police Check and Department of Human Services
What’s in it for you?
- A supportive working environment
- A competitive salary in recognition of your qualifications and experience
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
Applications close on Friday 6th March 2020
For more information please contact Rachel Faulkner, Assistant Manager, Youth Programs on 0439 877 037.
To learn more about headspace and our team please visit: www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/port-augusta
Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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.