Youth Access Worker

Continuous Quality Improvement and Work in a Friendly Team Environment
- Regional Opportunity with a Competitive Salary Package
- Make a Difference with Youth in the Region

If you are a health professional looking for a regional, lifestyle change, then this is the opportunity for you. Located in Warwick, this role is in the heart of scenic South-East Queensland. All within two hours, you have access to the vibrant city life of Brisbane, hiking and outdoor activities in the Scenic Rim and the abundant eateries and wineries of Stanthorpe. Set yourself up in the town of Warwick or set down roots on a surrounding property, the choice is yours.
- Who will I work for?_

headspace Warwick, part of RHealth, offers a fun, vibrant workplace and is part of a proven intervention that leverages evidence-based therapies and takes a stepped approach to care. You will be the first point of contact for young people and their families entering the service. This role is all about creating an excellent rapport, identifying the support the young person needs and collating the initial information. You will be a broad role that covers intake assessment, brief psychoeducation sessions, care coordination and assistance to the Clinicians.
- What will my role include?_

Reporting to the Centre Manager, your role will include:

- Assisting young people to access services and providing coordination of care to meet individual needs;
- Developing a clear understanding of your clients through case formulation and assessment;
- Collaborating with the team to implement access to information and a range of culturally-sensitive activities;
- Conducting structured/ unstructured intake assessments and initial risk assessments;
- Coordinating services with other allied health services in the region;
- Participating in community events and advocacy that build the profile and accessibility of the centre; and most importantly
- Making a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people in your region
- Who are we looking for?_

This role is suited to someone who is ready to be at the centre of health care support for young people. You may have a mix of qualifications and experience from any allied health background and ideally have some background in providing mental health supports and/or working with young people.
- What are the benefits of this role?_

Benefits of this role include:

- Attractive salary **$60-$70K **plus significant **salary sacrificing **and benefits;
- Full-time work opportunity;
- Access to a professional development budget;
- Clinical support and guidance from the headspace network;
- Receive administrative support from a dedicated admin team;
- Opportunity to work in and discover Warwick; and
- Excellent lifestyle and community opportunities outside of work.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please click “Apply” and submit your resume and cover letter by the 26th of September. For a confidential discussion on the role, please call Dane Vallely, on 0490 476 606 or (07) 4659 7400, quoting reference 3498112.
- As an equal opportunity employer, RHealth and headspace Warwick celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment for its clients, staff and community; irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply._
- RHealth and headspace Warwick are committed to being a ‘Child Safe’ organisation with an expectation that all staff abide by our Child Safety Code of Conduct. Rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process, including a Working with Children Check and police record and identity check before commencement. RHealth and headspace Warwick promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds._