Access & Intake Worker - headspace Bundaberg

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Detail information about job Access & Intake Worker - headspace Bundaberg. Terms and conditions vacancy

headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, vocational support, and alcohol and other drug services. To find out more about headspace visit www.headspace.org.au

United Synergies has been funded by headspace as the lead agency to establish and operate the headspace Centre in Bundaberg, working closely with a consortium of local health and community partner organisations to provide a holistic, wrap around primary health care service for young people with mild to moderate mental health problems. You'll find out more about United Synergies at: www.unitedsynergies.com.au

About the Position

Bundaberg headspace are currently seeking a mental health professional to join their team for supporting youth 12-25 years of age who are going through a hard time.  A key focus of the role is providing brief interventions for young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health concerns.  The role is four days per week with the option of flexible hours to work through school hours over 5 days per week.  The successful applicant will have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people, be registered or soon able to gain registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Agency as a Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker or Psychologist.  There is also the option of providing private practice from the centre an additional day per week.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health, evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as demonstrated excellence in the practical application of such, in the areas of youth mental health and alcohol and drug use
• Demonstrated ability to undertake initial screening activities and a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment to determine client care needs, and provide appropriate follow up support
• Experience in the delivery of brief therapeutic interventions, counselling services and treatment planning
• Highly developed communication (including written) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with young people, advocate on their behalf and establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, carers and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver individual or group based skills training activities to assist clients’ psychosocial functioning (eg, life skills, anger management, problem solving, conflict resolution, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a risk assessment, including suicide risk and violence
• Skills and qualifications that meet HPSS Award – Level 3
• Hold a current ‘C’ class driver licence.
• Ability to use a desktop computer, with familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications and capacity to learn how to use a new clinical software package for keeping of electronic client records

This is a Part Time position, 4 days a week.

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.  You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the selection criteria.  You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. 

Applications close Tuesday 31st July 2018 at 3:30pm