Join our Mental Health Services Team.

• Make a difference in the lives of young individuals navigating mental health challenges.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of youth centred programs and initiatives.
• SCHADS Level 4 + super, Part time 0.7 FTE, Maximum term until 30/06/2026, based in Horsham.

Your new role

In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young individuals navigating mental health challenges. As part of the Headspace program, you'll provide tailored support, guidance, and advocacy to empower youth to thrive and achieve their personal goals.

Your passion for working with young people and supporting their mental health journeys, strong communication and interpersonal skills, will allow you to build trust and rapport with clients and their families. Strong problem-solving and the ability to think critically in challenging situations will enable you to make a valuable difference in this key role.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 4) and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline.
• Experience working with young people and their families.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma on young people and their mental health & wellbeing.
• Demonstrated experience conducing assessments, developing plans and providing case management support.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to U'Nita Harold – Team Leader Clinical Services at unita.harold@vt.uniting.org or call 03 5381 1543 for a chat during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.