Youth Complex Mental Health Clinician Samaritans Youth Complex Mental Health Team, Rural Young Minds, provides support to young people between the ages of 12-25 in the Mid-North Coast, Hunter & Upper-Hunter rural regions. 1x Contract, Full-time positions based at Cessnock with travel to Maitland, Singleton & Muswellbrook for outreach appointments during work hours.  The Opportunity:Working within a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical therapeutic interventions and case coordination services to young people between the ages of 12-25 with or at risk of developing severe mental illness. The role supports integrated access to primary health care, specialist mental health care, family support, educational/vocational engagement and psychological therapies. Why work for us?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:14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay + Super Contributions after 12 monthsSalary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnightUp to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsMeals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650 Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s, 9-day fortnights)Career and development opportunitiesThe opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environmentProgressive 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 Criteria:Tertiary Degree qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar.Comprehensive understanding of mental health issues affecting young people, their families and carers including best treatment options.Demonstrated extensive experience managing clients with complex mental health needs.Ability to effectively engage with young people, families and carers who are at risk of developing severe mental health issues.Advanced relationship building skills, able to develop networks with a range of government, community and corporate stakeholders.The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First aid & CPR certificate, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.Desirable Membership to appropriate body e.g AHPRA, AASW, PACFA. (If applicable)Minimum 2 years' demonstrated experience delivering therapeutic intervention/counselling.Who we are?Newcastle 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.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 Australia.No agencies or third party applications please.We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date AUD Cessnock 2325