headspace Albany is seeking experienced Allied Mental Health Practitioners (Clinical or Registered Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers or Occupational Therapists) to work with young people aged 12-25 and their families, to deliver focused psychological strategies at the  headspace Albany Centre, funded through MBS payment.

You must be AHPRA/AASW Registered as a specialist Allied Mental Health professional, and have, or be eligible for a Mental Health provider number for Medicare Rebates. You must also have Professional indemnity insurance, an ABN and a current WWC Check card.

You must also be experienced in working a multidisciplinary team. Our office hours are

Monday 9 am - 5 pm

Tuesday 9 am -8 pm

Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm

Thursday 9 am -5 pm

Friday 9 am - 5 pm

There is some flexibility for different session times across the week, and we are particularly interested in Clinicians to expand our after-hours service.

In return for bulk-billing, headspace Albany offers administrative support including appointment bookings and reminders, comfortable youth-friendly counselling rooms, an ongoing base of referrals, and a fantastic collegiate work-environment. Care coordination, case conferencing, access to integrated GP and Psychiatry services and professional development opportunities are available.

Enquiries:       For more information please contact Andrew on 9842 9871 or email manager@headspacealbany.com.au

Youth Focus is seeking an experienced worker for the Community Engagement Officer role in the multi-disciplinary  headspace Albany team. 

The Community Engagement Officer role is a key role within the Centre, and includes:

• Increasing awareness in the community about headspace Albany and Youth Focus Great Southern services, mental health literacy, and effective help seeking.
• Developing partnerships with local agencies, community groups, and sector networks to obtain better outcomes for youth mental health.
• Working directly with key stakeholders and communities to increase access to appropriate services for young people from 'at risk' populations including LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CaLD communities, young men, and young people who are homeless/ at risk of homelessness.
• Developing and delivering psychoeducation options for young people and workers that supports individual and community capacity building through providing information, education for health, and enhancing skills.
• Facilitating the Youth Reference Group and family and friends' engagement, and other activities to promote young people, and family and friends' participation in headspace Albany.

About You (selection criteria):

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as Health Promotion, Allied Health, Education or Youth Work (minimum Diploma level)
• Experience in delivering and evaluating community development projects/ programs or services.
• Demonstrated experience in the establishment and facilitation of youth reference groups, peer support or mentoring programs.
• Experience working collaboratively across disciplines, sectors and partners in a manner that enhances impact and sustainability.
• Experience in the use of social media and electronic technologies to support community engagement, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (advantageous).
• Passion for working with young people.
• High level community engagement skills including planning, developing information campaigns/briefings, consultation, partnership development and evaluation.
• Understanding of contemporary youth participation models and experience in the implementation of youth engagement strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the health and welfare issues affecting young people and families.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Developed organisational, administrative and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and direction with high level of autonomy.
• Understanding and experience of clinical / counselling services is preferred.

This role is full-time, however 0.8 FTE could be considered for the right person.

For more information, including selection criteria, please follow the link below. 

headspace Albany is recruiting new members for our Youth Reference Group – the headspace Advisory Committee (hAC)

We are looking for young people aged 15-25 who want to:

• Make meaningful decisions about how headspace Albany supports young people
• Connect with other people passionate about youth mental health
• Organise and be part of local youth events
• Work with other young people to make the Albany community better

You can gain experience and new skills with support, media and public speaking,  training and reference opportunities.

We ask that you be available for monthly meetings and involvement in events – we’ll pay you, and supply the pizza!

If you are interested, or want to know more, we'd love to meet with you!

Please call us on 9842 9871, email info@headspacealbany.com.au or pop into the headspace Albany centre and speak to one of the team.