headspace
Taree

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

Early Intervention Mental Health Intake Clinician 

headspace Taree is operated by Samaritans Foundation and part of a national initiative to deliver improvements in the mental health, social wellbeing and economic participation of young people aged 12-25. 

Contract to 30th June 2023
Part-time 48 hours fortnightly
The Opportunity: 

Working within a multidisciplinary team that provides ongoing counselling, treatment and support to young people. You will be providing initial intake and assessment and brief interventions of young people and seek to develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways in the local service system to provide therapeutic intervention, group work and community awareness activities to young people and service providers.

Why Work for us?

Attractive not for profit salary packaging options
14 weeks Parental Leave + Super Contributions
Family friendly, flexible working hours
Fitness Passport corporate gym membership
Payroll giving program
Progressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice
The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
About you?

With experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse client populations, you will have a network of resources and community services. You will have experience and knowledge of psychological practice in the areas of Child, Adolescent and Family clinical services, as well as a well-developed knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs.

You are passionate about advocating on behalf of young people, use your excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with all of your stakeholders, have a genuine appreciation for the importance of documentation, and can work independently as well as being a valued member of the team.

Essential Criteria 

Tertiary qualifications in Social work, Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy;
A demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers; best practice treatment options; support services; and co-morbidities;
Demonstrated skills and understanding in working with young people experiencing mental health issues and their families to assess strengths and needs, develop treatment plans collaboratively, and support young people to engage in services at difficult times in their lives;
Valid NSW Driver’s License, Senior First Aid Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
Covid-19 1 & 2 vaccinations 
The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle (Newcastle Anglican) is the overarching body for some well-known Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations – Anglican Care, Samaritans, Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and Anglican parishes !

 So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! 

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

Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.

For more information on the work we are doing visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email Natalie at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au