Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician
Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician
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Job Description
Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician
Parttime 64 hours F/N Maximumterm until June 30 2025
headspace service is operated by Samaritans Foundation and part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 1225.
About the role:
Work in a passionate multidisciplinary team providing intake assessment brief interventions and referrals to support youth mental health. Youll also engage in community awareness activities and build strong service partnerships.
Mon & Tues: headspace Maitland 8:45 AM 5:15 PM)
Wed & Thurs: headspace Cessnock 8:45 AM 5:15 PM)
Why Work for us
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faithbased organisation you have access to the following great benefits:
- Up to 40 discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Access to MAXXIA rewards program
- Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300 gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave or partner leave (after 12 months of service)
- You work for us but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed Lets talk about it!
About you
- Passionate about youth mental health
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Skilled in assessment intervention and referrals
- Understanding and experience using clinical resources and community service networks
- Experience in psychological practice in Child Adolescent and Family clinical services
- Welldeveloped knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary degree qualifications in Social Work Psychology Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
- Current Drivers Licence
- A demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers; best practice treatment options; support services; and comorbidities.
- Demonstrated skills and understanding in working with young people experiencing mental health issues and their families to assess strengths and needs develop treatment plans collaboratively and support young people to engage in services at difficult times in their lives.
Who we are
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faithbased organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do visitwww.newcastleanglican.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description please email our Talent Team at
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans promotes the safety wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
Employment Type
Contract
