Full Timeheadspace, KempseyAboriginal applicants encouraged to apply. About the opportunityWorking within a multidisciplinary team at our Kempsey Centre, providing initial intake and assessment and brief interventions of young people accessing headspace Kempsey to engage in ongoing counselling, treatment and support. You will develop and maintain appropriate referral pathways and work with other services in the local service system to support and advocate for the young people aged 12 – 25 years and provide therapeutic intervention, group work and community awareness activities to young people and service providers as required. Why work with us?Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnightMeals & Entertainment packaging up to $2,650 Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super ContributionsThe opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environmentCareer and development opportunitiesPayroll giving programProgressive organisation with a focus on advocacy and social justice.You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let’s talk about it! Essential criteriaTertiary qualifications in Social work, Clinical Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy AND current registration with AASW or AHPRAMinimum 2 years experience in similar roleA 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; andValid NSW Driver’s License, Senior First Aid Certificate, and the ability to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check, COVID vaccination evidence and Working with Children Check Who we are?headspace www.headspace.org.auNewcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au . You can learn about our Vision, Values and Service Philosophy here via YouTube.For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.auTo apply click Apply now! Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.You must have the right to live and work in AustraliaNo third-party applications AUD Kempsey 2440