There is an exciting opportunity for a passionate mental health professional to join the multi-disciplinary team at headspace Taree in a part time capacity, providing high quality and evidence-based services to young people aged 12-25.

THE COMPANY

Samaritans is a not-for-profit organisation who for over 30 years has been offering support to those in need including young people and families, those with disability or mental health challenges and the wider community. We have over 800 staff and more than 450 volunteers across the regions in which we work. The Samaritans values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice act as our tagline and describe the principles behind the work we do and the way we do it.

headspace Taree is part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12-25.  headspace Taree is one of over 110 sites in Australia which aims to build the awareness, knowledge and skills base of young people, carers, health & community service workers and the general community regarding young people, mental health and the interface with alcohol and other drugs.

THE ROLE

We are currently looking for an experienced Therapeutic Counsellor to join our team. The Therapeutic Counsellor will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing counselling, treatment and support to young people, and develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways and work with other services in the local service system. This role seeks to address mental illness and is inclusive of all gender orientations, cultural considerations and socio-economic demographics.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

With a demonstrated ability to work holistically with young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues including indigenous, refugee and CALD and low socio-economic backgrounds, you will provide focused counselling and psychological interventions to young people using evidence-based practice, utilising your experience in therapeutic work.

You are passionate about advocating on behalf of young people, and work collaboratively with their carers, families and other headspace team members to determine care or service needs and assist with the coordination of these needs as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in providing therapeutic interventions to support young people's mental health, as well as their carers and families
• A demonstrated understanding of mental health assessments, referrals, and coordination of care for young people
• Experience working independently in regional areas
• Valid Driver’s License, COVID Vaccination evidence, Senior First Aid Certificate, and the ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.

THE BENEFITS

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Progressive organization with a focus on advocacy and social justice
• 14 weeks Parental Leave + Super Contributions
• Attractive salary packaging options
• Family friendly, flexible working hours
• Fitness Passport corporate gym membership
• Career and development opportunities
• Payroll giving program
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

Interested in speaking up about mental
health in your community?

Young people and headspace

The Youth Reference Group (YRG) is passionate young
people, volunteering their time to raise awareness of
mental health and wellbeing. Hailing from all Midcoast
Council areas and from a diverse range of backgrounds,
many of the YRG have experienced their own struggles
but overcome them to become advocates of youth mental
health.

The YRG makes sure that any new initiative from
headspace Taree will make a positive difference in the
lives of young people.

If you would like to get involved
headspacetaree@samaritans.org.au