headspace
Batemans Bay
About
headspace Batemans Bay is a place where young people across Batemans Bay and Moruya who are going through a tough time can get support.
We provide a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12 to 25 to access free services for:
- mental health
- physical health
- alcohol and other drugs support
- work and study assistance
For outreach services in Moruya, please call 1800 718 383 for details.
We can also offer online video or phone appointments (telehealth).
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Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Batemans Bay is operated by Relationships Australia Canberra & Region. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network.
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
If you live near our headspace centre in a rural area but cannot travel in to see us, you can see our mental health workers online.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug concern.
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Jobs and volunteering
Positions currently available at headspace Batemans Bay
Deadline: 12 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm
Clinical Lead / Clinical Educator
Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.
Why work for us?
With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.
We have flexible working arrangements, access up to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to clinical supervision.
Your new role
the Clinical Lead / Clinical Educator provides clinical oversight, coordination and delivery of mental health and other core streams within headspace Batemans Bay & headspace Narooma to young people aged 12-25 years
- 1 x Fixed Term - 30/6/2026, Full time Located at headspace Batemans Bay, NSW
- Annual salary range $106,389.91 - $112,495.24, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.
- Annual Salary negotiable based on qualification and experience
Duties:
The Clinical Lead / Clinical Educator is responsible for:
- Coordination of services for young people
- Provision of Clinical Education / supervision
- Develop, review and refine clinical policies and procedures to support our programs
- Leadership and management of programs in partnership with the Centre Manager and Senior Management Team
What you’ll need to succeed
1. Tertiary qualifications in a mental health discipline including social work, psychology, mental health nursing or occupational therapy.
2. Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
3. Demonstrated experience and advanced level clinical skills in a range of mental health service settings, including complex clinical intake, assessment and referral, as well as managing young people at risk, including suicide and violence risks.
4. Demonstrated experience in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review and performance management processes.
For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found by selecting the paperclip on the top right hand side of the advert on RACR's Careers page - https://rla.chris21.com/RLA_MER21p/Home/Index#!/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.
What you need to do now
If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today! Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications should be submitted only via RACR's website, selecting the position and the “Apply” button.
For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 6923 9100 or by email hr@racr.org.au.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 12 December 2024
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headspace Batemans Bay and Narooma would love to attend your event, school or service. However, we ask that you fill in the below form so we can best suit your needs.
Once this form is filled in, please email it to info@headspacebatemansbay.org.au or info@headspacenarooma.org.au and our Community Engagement Officer will be in touch.
Aged 12-25 and looking for a chill spot to get creative? Join us for our monthly Crafternoons! Come join the monthly project or bring your own to work on.
All skill levels welcome. Walk-in to join.
Are you aged between 16-25 and live in the Batemans Bay or Moruya region?
The Youth Reference Group provides young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health and alcohol and other drug issues in your local community.
Want to apply? Fill out our online application form:
Visit our centre, or email our Community Engagement Officer jessica.booth@headspacebatemansbay.org.au
Statistics show that up to 66% of Australian LGBTQIA+ youth experience some kind of discrimination, which can naturally have an impact on their mental health.
headspace Batemans Bay is a safe place for LGBTQIA+ young people to seek support. You can book an appointment to have a chat with one of our clinicians by calling our office on 1800 718 383 or by emailing info@headspacebatemansbay.org.au
Our sexual health nurse Kaija is available on Tuesdays.
There are also some amazing resources young people and their family and friends can access online.
headspace National
- qheadspace: A regular peer-led online chat for LGBTQIA+ young people across Australia. Visit headspace National's resources for more information.
Online Safety Resources
- e-Safety Commissioner: Offers advice and resources for being out, trans, or gender diverse online. Learn more here.
Support and Resource Hubs
- TransHub: ACON’s information and support hub for trans and gender diverse people, allies, and clinicians. Visit transhub.org.au.
- Queer Ability: ACON’s NDIS toolkit for LGBTQ+ people with disabilities. Visit acon.org.au/who-we-are-here-for/people-with-disability.
- Twenty10: A Sydney-based service working across New South Wales, providing specialised services for young people aged 12-25, including housing, mental health, counselling, and social support. They also offer telephone support and webchat as the NSW provider for the national QLife project. Visit twenty10.org.au.
- QLife: Provides Australia-wide anonymous peer support and referral for various issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships. Services are free and include telephone and webchat support delivered by trained LGBTQIA community members across the country, operating from 3pm to midnight 365 every day. Visit qlife.org.au.
- Minus18: Australia's charity for LGBTQIA+ youth, improving lives through life-affirming events, education, and youth empowerment. Visit minus18.org.au.
Health and Well-being Resources
- LGBTIQ+ Health Australia: The national peak health organisation for providing health-related programs, services, and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer, and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people. Visit lgbtiqhealth.org.au.
First Nations LGBTQIA+ Support
- Black Rainbow: A national volunteer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+SB social enterprise promoting positive health and well-being for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl, and Brotherboys (LGBTQIA+SB). Visit blackrainbow.org.au.
Regional Resources and Social Groups
- ACON Website: Provides information and resources for LGBTQ+ social groups in regional NSW. Explore their interactive map and downloadable guides at acon.org.au/who-we-are-here-for/regional-nsw.
Check out this guide for more information about headspace Batemans Bay, including how to locate and navigate our centre, transport and parking options, and accessibility.
headspace Batemans Bay has put together a resource pack to support young people grappling with the challenges of bushfires and eco-anxiety. This resource pack is also useful for parents and carers.