Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 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.
The Role: headspace Port Augusta has an exciting role available delivering essential youth mental health services to its clients by road or flying with the RFDS service into remote communities.
This role conducts psychosocial assessments with the young person and their support networks.
Facilitating group activities and community engagement will be part of this role, engaging young people in mental health literacy.
What's in it for you: At headspace, we prioritize a great work-life balance in a diverse working environment.
If you are someone who is looking for an opportunity to experience remote working in an outreach setting and engaging with young people, this role is for you.
We offer a unique role where you will be exposed to a variety of cases, offering a rich and fulfilling professional experience.
You will also benefit from extensive support and numerous avenues for professional development.
About you: Experience working with young people, individually, with families, or groups.
Able to work in a remote community setting and be sensitive to the needs of vulnerable groups.
Qualifications in Social Work / Psychology / Mental Health Nursing / Occupational Therapy, or a tertiary qualification in Youth Work with mental health experience, or equivalent experience in a mental health setting.
What's on offer: A supportive working environment, a great team with flexibility.
Competitive salary in recognition of your qualifications and experience.
Access to full not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.
5 weeks annual leave (.5% loading) plus paid cultural leave.
Up to $5,000 relocation support through RDWA (based on eligibility requirements).
Apply now: We review applications as they come in, so do not delay-apply today Application form and job description available CLICK HERE.
Contact: For a confidential discussion, please contact: Abby Walker, Headspace Centre Manager - Learn more: To learn more about headspace Port Augusta visit: Additional information: Employment with COb H is subject to a National Police Check (NPC), DHS Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Check.
All applicants must have current working rights in Australia and a valid driving licence.
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.