headspace - Youth Access Clinicians (Full Time, Brookvale)
Full time roles as part of the expanding headspace team. Provide mental health support to youth aged 12 to 25 years Help promote headspace services
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: New Horizons
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $74,999
Phone: +61-2-3799-4751
Fax: +61-2-6293-4225
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Detail information about job headspace - Youth Access Clinicians (Full Time, Brookvale). Terms and conditions vacancy
- Open the pathway to treatment for young people in need of mental health support
- Join a supportive team that encourages professional development
- Build on your experience in psycholocial assessments and brief interventions
headspace has worked with New Horizons since 2015 as the lead agency and with the support of a number of local agencies who form a consortium. headspace’s vision is to improve young people’s mental, social and emotional wellbeing through the provision of high quality, integrated services when and where they are needed.
If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the headspace team!
We currently have positions available in Brookvale.
These positions are full time maximum term contracts ending 30 June 2019 with the potential for extension.
Working days are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 7pm.
The Day to Day
- Support young people to access the services they need
- Carry out psychosocial assessments headspace services and referrals to other support services
- Conduct therapeutic and/or psychoeducational brief interventions
- Provide care coordination for young people and their families.
- Develop and/or participate in community and youth engagement events
- Exercise initiative and judgement, under guidance from the headspace Clinical Lead, to proactively improve customer experiences and service offerings.
What you need to have:
- Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise, work independently and seek consultation as required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of youth health issues
- Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, psychoeducation and the delivering therapeutic brief interventions. (Minimum 2 years ideally)
- Awareness of different cultural contexts and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid NSW drivers licence
You could benefit from:
- Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – (through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!)
- Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
- A supportive culture and working environment
- Professional development opportunities and secondments
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter that explains how your skills, ability and experience meets the essential role requirements of this advert.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 5th August 2018 or when a suitable candidate is identified, so apply now, don't wait
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people.
Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.
If you have any questions in relation to the role please contact James Newlands from the New Horizons Talent Engagement Team on 02 9490 0045