Youth Complex Mental Health Counsellor

Rural young Minds provided by Samaritans

• Liverpool Plains Local Government Area
• Part-time 3 days per week (48hour fortnight) maximum term until 30 June 2025

Join our team and provide support to young people (aged 12-25) who are experiencing mental health challenges. You will provide person-centered therapy and interventions, working collaboratively with young people to help them achieve positive outcomes in their health and wellness journey.

The Recovery Model is at the core of our work. Your role will be to develop individualised plans based on the unique needs and circumstances of each young person, empowering them to take ownership of their recovery and live a self-directed life. You’ll work within a framework that includes our Recovery Principles.

You will support an active case load of up to 40 young people per year, with an anticipated duration of support lasting around six months for each individual. As a key member of the team, you will receive supervision and guidance from a supportive Clinical Lead and Community Services Manager to help manage your caseload and ensure appropriate referrals are made when necessary.

Why work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

Essentials:

• Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar
• Current Driver's Licence 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers, best practice treatment options, support services and co-morbidities
• Demonstrated ability to work holistically with young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues including indigenous, refugee, CALD and low socio-economic background
• Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated skills and understanding of working with young people in a therapeutic group setting, evidence based counselling and ongoing treatment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated skills and understanding of mental health assessments, referrals, and co-ordination of care for young people in crisis, with or at risk of developing severe mental health illness.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain linkages and networks with a range of government, community and corporate stakeholders to facilitate clear referral pathways
• A demonstrated ability to effectively engage with young people, families and carers who are at risk of developing severer mental health issues.

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.