Early Intervention Mental Health Clinician – headspace Cessnock
* Location: headspace Cessnock
* Max Term Contract until 30th June 2026
* 3 Days per week
Make a positive difference in the lives of young people, enjoy career development opportunities, and work with a supportive and dedicated team.
headspace service is operated by Samaritans Foundation and is part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12‐25.
About the role
Work in a passionate multi‐disciplinary team, providing intake, assessment, brief interventions, and referrals to support youth mental health. You'll also engage in community awareness activities and build strong service partnership.
Why Work for us
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a faith‐based organisation, you have access to the following benefits:
* Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
* Salary packaging options (up to $611 per 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? Let's 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
* Well‐developed knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy
* Current driver's licence
* A demonstrated understanding of mental‐health issues affecting young people and their families and carers; best practice treatment options; support services; and co‐morbidities
* 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
The successful applicant will possess or be willing to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, First aid & CPR certificate, and undertake a pre‐employment functional medical.
Who we are
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith‐based 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, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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