Youth mental health worker - headspace (port adelaide)

Full time, Fixed term contract until 30/06/2028 | Location: Port Adelaide

Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership

SCHCADS L 4 $44.58 p/h + PBI salary packaging

Support young people aged 12-25 with emerging mental health needs in a passionate, multidisciplinary team at headspace Port Adelaide.

The Role

Centacare has an opening for a Youth Mental Health Worker to join our headspace team at Port Adelaide on a full‐time, fixed term basis until 30 June 2028.

headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, supporting young people aged 12‐25 with mild to moderate or emerging mental health concerns. At headspace Port Adelaide, our multidisciplinary team provides free, youth‐friendly services to support mental health, social, vocational, educational, and alcohol and other drug outcomes.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, the Youth Mental Health Worker will provide psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and management, and evidence‐based mental health interventions to young people with mild to moderate or emerging mental health concerns to improve youth mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Degree in Social Work, Registered Psychologist, Mental Health OT, Mental Health Nurse, or equivalent degree level qualification.
• A valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Experience using evidence‐based mental health approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or similar psychological interventions.

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 4 $44.58 p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this chance please contact Tanja Humphries, Manager, on 08 8303 6660.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, 31 October 2025.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.