The role:

• Part-time (67.5 hours per fortnight) - Mon to Fri
• Permanent position based at headspace Port Augusta

• Build effective rapport with clients by providing a safe, inclusive and professional environment.
• Conduct initial screening assessments, including a risk assessment and formulate a case plan in collaboration with the client.
• Develop initiatives and strategies to assist in engaging and linking young people with supports, including group activities and facilitating groups.
• Develop relationships with schools and community service providers and establish therapeutic group activities in schools and in the community.
• An innovative service in headspace that aims to provide young people and families with timely services that meet their needs.

About you:

• Qualified and experienced Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Nurses.
• Full registration with relevant authority (AHPRA or AASW).
• National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Check and a valid SA drivers licence are requirements of this role.

About us:

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

headspace Port Augusta is operated by Country and Outback Health.

To learn more about us, visit:

headspace Port Augusta: headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/port-augusta

Country & Outback Health: cobh.com.au

Why us?

• A supportive working environment, a great team with flexibility.
• Salary range: $72,000 – 92,600 per year pro-rata and generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.

Keen to apply?

Download the job description and apply directly by clicking Apply Now.

Applications are reviewed as they come, so do not wait, apply today!

For more information, please contact: Abby Walker, Centre Manager on 08 8641 4300.

A job description is also attached.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, people with lived experience and people with disabilities.