Youth Mental Health Worker

Join our team as a Youth Mental Health Worker and make a real impact on young lives, supporting their mental well-being in a collaborative, dynamic environment
- headspace opportunities Posted: Fri, 07 March 2025

**Support Youth in YOUR Community** We’re on the lookout for a **Mental Health Clinician** to join our awesome team as a **Youth Mental Health Worker** in the Youth Plus Program. This part-time role (37.5 hours a fortnight) is based at our headspace centre in **Lithgow, NSW (Wiradjuri Country).**

As a Youth Mental Health Worker, you’ll be doing incredible work by:

- **Enhancing assessments**: Building on triage and engagement info with Psychosocial Assessments, Mental State Examinations (MSEs), and Risk Assessments, and where needed, developing safety plans following Marathon Health’s guidelines.
- **Engaging and empowering**: Successfully connect with and treat young people who are developing (or at risk of developing) more complex mental health concerns, offering tailored, evidence-based psychological and social interventions.
- **Collaboration**: Team up with clients, carers, and headspace crew to assess and coordinate care and services (including referrals) to meet each young person’s unique needs.
- **Holistic care**: Work hand-in-hand with colleagues to provide the best care possible, participating in case meetings and clinical reviews to ensure well-rounded support.
- **Empowerment**: Support young people in making informed decisions about their own care and foster Family Inclusive and Evidence-Informed Practices.
- **Cultural inclusivity**: Promote sociocultural inclusiveness and youth participation, aligning with our Cultural Safety Framework and Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

**Why Join Us?**

At Marathon Health, we believe that a happy, healthy team is the secret ingredient to a thriving community As a valued member of our crew, you’ll enjoy a suite of amazing perks designed to boost your well-being and supercharge your professional growth. Get ready to level up your employee experience with these awesome benefits:

- **Boost Your Pay**: Power up your take-home pay with **Salary Packaging**—more $$$ in your pocket for the things that matter most
- **Vacation Vibes**: Recharge with **5 weeks of annual leave**—whether you’re globetrotting, chilling out, or binge-watching your favourite shows, it’s your time to unwind
- **Holiday Chill**: A sweet **end-of-year break** between Christmas and New Year? Yes, please Start the new year refreshed, with extra time off on top of your annual leave.
- **Career Kickstart**: Unlock your full potential with an annual **Professional Development allowance** to help you crush those career goals
- **Shop & Save**: Get access to major discounts and cashback for groceries, fuel, and more through our **employee rewards program**—because who doesn’t love a good deal?
- **Treat Yourself**: You’ve earned it Use your **Wellbeing allowance** to book that long-overdue massage or spa day—self-care is a must
- **Money Smarts**: Get financially savvy with **financial literacy sessions** and personalised banking options through our partners at **Westpac** and **St George**.
- **Clinical Supervision**: Receive individual **clinical supervision** with an experienced clinician to ensure you’re always supported and thriving in your role.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or a related allied health discipline recognised in the tertiary mental health sector.
- Current registration with AHPRA or full membership with AASW.
- Experience working with young people dealing with severe or complex mental health needs, including assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in client management systems and electronic health records.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.

**Position details**:

- Lithgow
- Mental health
- Part time
- Part Time, 37.5 hours per fortnight

**Date Posted**: Fri, 7 March 2025

**Closing Date**: Thu, 3 April 2025

**Contact**: Samantha Allen

**Phone**: 02 6941 9024