Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Rural Young Minds provided by SamaritansLocation: QuirindiPart-time: 3 days per week (48-hour fortnight), maximum term until 30 June 2025Join our team and provide support to young people (aged 12-25) who are experiencing mental health challenges. You will provide person-centered therapy and interventions, working collaboratively with young people to help them achieve positive outcomes in their health and wellness journey.The Recovery Model is at the core of our work. Your role will be to develop individualised plans based on the unique needs and circumstances of each young person, empowering them to take ownership of their recovery and live a self-directed life. You'll work within a framework that includes our Recovery Principles:Uniqueness of the individualReal choicesAttitudes and rights, including active listeningDignity and respectPartnership and communicationEvaluating recovery progressYou'll support an active caseload of up to 40 young people per year, with an anticipated duration of support lasting around six months for each individual. As a key member of the team, you will receive supervision and guidance from a supportive Clinical Lead and Community Services Manager to help manage your caseload and ensure appropriate referrals are made when necessary.Minimum Requirements:Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similarCurrent Driver's LicenceMinimum 2 years' experience and demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people and their families and carers, best practice treatment options, support services and co-morbiditiesDemonstrated ability to work holistically with young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues including indigenous, refugee, CALD and low socio-economic backgroundMinimum 2 years' experience and demonstrated skills and understanding of working with young people in a therapeutic group setting, evidence-based counselling and ongoing treatment.Minimum 2 years' experience and demonstrated skills and understanding of mental health assessments, referrals, and co-ordination of care for young people in crisis, with or at risk of developing severe mental health illness.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain linkages and networks with a range of government, community and corporate stakeholders to facilitate clear referral pathwaysA demonstrated ability to effectively engage with young people, families and carers who are at risk of developing severer mental health issues.Why Work for Us?Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our servicesGenerous salary packaging benefits per NFPUp to 40% discount on school fees at any of our 4 Newcastle Anglican SchoolsDiscounted private health insurance through MedibankA unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared valuesAccess to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree annual flu vaccinationsFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leaveWho We Are?Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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