Headspace Youth Mental Health Graduate Intern - Port Adelaide, Australia - Centacare Catholic Family Services

Centacare Catholic Family Services
Centacare Catholic Family Services
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Port Adelaide, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

This exciting program is designed to offer graduates access to a comprehensive youth mental health training and development program. The program includes discipline-specific clinical supervision as well as 40 days of funded professional training.

The Role


headspace Port Adelaide provides free services to young people in the areas of mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, work and study.


Youth Mental Health Graduate Intern will work within their scope of practice under the direction of the headspace Centre Service Manager and/or Clinical Lead and Clinical Educator to provide comprehensive youth friendly mental health services, and will provide a comprehensive intake service to young people, community members and professionals seeking services.

See attached position description for full details.


What you need to bring

  • Proven experience working with young people aged 1225 and their family and friends (highly desirable).
  • Some working knowledge of how to support people experiencing mental health and other wellbeing concerns.
  • An understanding of the youth mental health sector in Adelaide.

You must have graduated within the past 12 months and hold one of the following:

  • A Psychologist who holds general registration or who has an area of practice endorsement
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OR a Social Worker who has membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is certified by AASW as meeting the standards for mental health set out in the document published by AASW titled 'Practice Standards for Mental Health Social Workers', as in force on 8 November 2008
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OR an Occupational Therapist with Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) endorsement
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OR a Registered Nurse with additional qualifications in mental health
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ORbe eligible for the above and commit to achieving the appropriate accreditation/registration/endorsement within the first 12 weeks of employment

  • Valid Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Experience using MasterCare client records management software is desirable

What's in it for you

  • SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 4 $39.26 per hour + super
  • Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
  • Meal and entertainment card option available
  • Work in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment
  • Longstanding and reputable organisation
  • Experienced and supportive leadership
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
  • Study leave for ongoing employees
  • Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are


Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework.

We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values.

We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story


How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicole Wilson, Manager, on


Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.

  • Health insurance
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