Youth Access Worker - headspace WollongongThe position provides a welcoming first point of contact for young people and their family seeking support from headspace Wollongong.
The purpose of the position is to undertake assessments and triage appropriate referrals to headspace Wollongong.
The incumbent will assess the mental health and psycho-social support needs of young people referred to headspace and in conjunction with the headspace Wollongong team coordinate their transition to appropriate support and treatment streams within and external to headspace in accordance with the clinical need.This will be a part-time (two days per week), fixed term position until 30 June ****, with the possibility for extension.A positive work culture by offering versatile work arrangements that support your wellbeingOngoing professional development and supervisionIncrease your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainmentGPH Staff ConferenceEmployer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL SchemeFree and confidential Employee Assistance ProgramSkills & ExperienceQualifications in a relevant field or working towards e.g., youth work, social work, mental health nursing, psychology, peer work, occupational therapy, counselling,



or other related qualifications or demonstrated experience in a similar role.Demonstrated understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems including an ability to engage and communicate effectively with young people.Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and screening of young people and their families to determine care needs and assist to access necessary services.Experience in providing counselling services to young people.About headspaceheadspace provides support to young people aged ***** experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues.
The multidisciplinary team at headspace Wollongong work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people.Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Wollongong.
We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality physical and mental health services across NSW and the ACT.Interested?
Applications close: 15th November ****.
Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.For more information contact: Georgia Deane-Smith, Service Manager, ******, *********Our Commitment to InclusionWe welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
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📌 Youth Access Worker - Headspace Wollongong
🏢 Grand Pacific Health
📍 Wollongong