Contract until 1/12/2023, full Time, based in Kempsey. headspace Kempsey 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 12-25.
The role
The therapeutic counsellor works in our multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing counselling, treatment and support to young people, and develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways in the local service system. The role seeks to address mental illness and is inclusive of all gender orientations, cultural considerations and socio-economic demographics.
The benefits
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:
- progressive organization with a focus on advocacy and social justice
- 14 weeks Parental Leave + Super Contributions
- attractive salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport corporate gym membership
- career and development opportunities
- payroll giving program
- the opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
The ideal candidate
With a demonstrated ability to work holistically with young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues including indigenous, refugee and CALD and low socio-economic backgrounds, you will provide focused counselling and psychological interventions to young people using evidence-based practice, utilising your experience in therapeutic work.
You are passionate about advocating on behalf of young people, and work collaboratively with their carers, families and other headspace team members to determine care or service needs and assist with the coordination of these needs as required.
Essential requirements
- tertiary qualifications in counselling, social work, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy or similar
- minimum 2 years’ experience in providing therapeutic interventions to support young peoples mental health, as well as their carers and families
- a demonstrated understanding of mental health assessments, referrals, and coordination of care for young people
- experience working independently in regional areas
- valid Driver’s License, COVID Vaccination 1 and 2 doses, First Aid Certificate, and the ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
This position is a Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2020 position with an above award allowance. This equates to an hourly rate of $40- $42 (exact amount dependent on experience).
To apply, please email careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. Samaritans is a not-for-profit organisation who for over 30 years has been offering support to those in need including young people and families, those with disability or mental health challenges and the wider community.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
