headspace Albany is seeking experienced Allied Mental Health Practitioners (Clinical or Registered Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers or Occupational Therapists) to work with young people aged 12-25 and their families, to deliver focused psychological strategies at the  headspace Albany Centre, funded through MBS payment.

You must be AHPRA/AASW Registered as a specialist Allied Mental Health professional, and have, or be eligible for a Mental Health provider number for Medicare Rebates. You must also have Professional indemnity insurance, an ABN and a current WWC Check card.

You must also be experienced in working a multidisciplinary team. Our office hours are

Monday 9 am - 5 pm

Tuesday 9 am -8 pm

Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm

Thursday 9 am -5 pm

Friday 9 am - 5 pm

There is some flexibility for different session times across the week, and we are particularly interested in Clinicians to expand our after-hours service.

In return for bulk-billing, headspace Albany offers administrative support including appointment bookings and reminders, comfortable youth-friendly counselling rooms, an ongoing base of referrals, and a fantastic collegiate work-environment. Care coordination, case conferencing, access to integrated GP and Psychiatry services and professional development opportunities are available.

Enquiries:       For more information please contact Andrew on 9842 9871 or email manager@headspacealbany.com.au

Community Engagement Officer – headspace Albany

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in Western Australia by offering a range of no-cost mental health services. Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across Western Australia to help at-risk young people aged 12 to 25. A key component of this, is our role as the lead agency for a number of headspace centres, including headspace Albany, where this role is located.

  
The headspace mission is to collaborate to design and deliver innovative ways of working with young people to strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.

headspace provides a holistic approach to supporting all young people who enter their centres by providing support through four core areas: mental health, physical (including sexual) health, alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

headspace Albany is part of a national network of over 100 headspace centres operating across Australia with the vision of all young Australians being supported to be mentally health and engaged in their communities.

headspace Albany is currently seeking a creative and dynamic Community Engagement Officer to join their highly successful team.

• Part-time position (0.70FTE)
• Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2023, with a likely extension in line with funding

About the Role

The Community Engagement Officer is a pivotal role within the multi-disciplinary team of headspace Albany and works closely with the headspace Albany Centre Manager to:

• Design, implement and evaluate community engagement initiatives which increase awareness in the community about headspace Albany services, mental health literacy, and effective help seeking
• Partner with local agencies, community groups, and sector networks to obtain better outcomes for young people experiencing mental health challenges
• Work with key stakeholders to increase access to appropriate services for young people in Indigenous, CaLD, LGBTIQ and homeless communities
• Develop and deliver psychoeducation and training options for young people and workers that  supports individual and community capacity building through providing information, education for health, and enhancing skills
• Facilitate the Youth Reference Group and event coordination activities to promote young people’s participation in headspace Albany
• Collaborate with appropriate community requests and represent headspace Albany and Youth Focus at external events 

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day. 

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as Health Promotion, Allied Health, Education or Youth Work (minimum Diploma level)
• High level community engagement skills including planning, developing information campaigns/briefings, consultation, partnership development and evaluation
• Experience working collaboratively across disciplines, sectors and partners in a manner that enhances impact and sustainability
• Understanding of contemporary youth participation models and experience in the implementation of youth and family engagement strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of the health and welfare issues affecting young people and families
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Developed organisational, administrative and project management skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and direction with high level of autonomy
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Computer literacy particularly in the effective use of Microsoft office and related programs, Social Media platforms and experience with Adobe Creative Software suite is an advantage
• Understanding and experience of clinical/counselling services is preferred

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of a person-centred, flexible, family friendly organisation
• An inclusive and welcoming environment for all
• Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Additional annual leave and COVID leave
• Generous paid parental and partner leave

Applications

Follow the link to SEEK or contact humanresources@youthfocus.com.au

                Applications close 9.00am, Monday 30 May 2022

 Please note:

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a clear National Police Check certificate and Working with Children Check
• Shortlisting will commence immediately and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate
• Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Youth Focus as a potential employer