Youth Mental Health Worker

Support Youth in YOUR Community! We’re on the lookout for a Mental Health Clinician to join our awesome team as a Youth Mental Health Worker in the Youth Plus Program. This part-time role (37.5 hours a fortnight) is based at our headspace centre in Lithgow, NSW (Wiradjuri Country).

As a Youth Mental Health Worker, you’ll be doing incredible work by:

• Enhancing assessments: Building on triage and engagement info with Psychosocial Assessments, Mental State Examinations (MSEs), and Risk Assessments, and where needed, developing safety plans following Marathon Health’s guidelines.
• Engaging and empowering: Successfully connect with and treat young people who are developing (or at risk of developing) more complex mental health concerns, offering tailored, evidence-based psychological and social interventions.
• Collaboration: Team up with clients, carers, and headspace crew to assess and coordinate care and services (including referrals) to meet each young person’s unique needs.
• Holistic care: Work hand-in-hand with colleagues to provide the best care possible, participating in case meetings and clinical reviews to ensure well-rounded support.
• Empowerment: Support young people in making informed decisions about their own care and foster Family Inclusive and Evidence-Informed Practices.
• Cultural inclusivity: Promote sociocultural inclusiveness and youth participation, aligning with our Cultural Safety Framework and Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Why Join Us?

At Marathon Health, we believe that a happy, healthy team is the secret ingredient to a thriving community! As a valued member of our crew, you’ll enjoy a suite of amazing perks designed to boost your well-being and supercharge your professional growth. Get ready to level up your employee experience with these awesome benefits:

• Boost Your Pay: Power up your take-home pay with Salary Packaging—more $$$ in your pocket for the things that matter most!
• Vacation Vibes: Recharge with 5 weeks of annual leave—whether you’re globetrotting, chilling out, or binge-watching your favourite shows, it’s your time to unwind!
• Holiday Chill: A sweet end-of-year break between Christmas and New Year? Yes, please! Start the new year refreshed, with extra time off on top of your annual leave.
• Career Kickstart: Unlock your full potential with an annual Professional Development allowance to help you crush those career goals!
• Shop & Save: Get access to major discounts and cashback for groceries, fuel, and more through our employee rewards program—because who doesn’t love a good deal?
• Treat Yourself: You’ve earned it! Use your Wellbeing allowance to book that long-overdue massage or spa day—self-care is a must!
• Money Smarts: Get financially savvy with financial literacy sessions and personalised banking options through our partners at Westpac and St George.
• Clinical Supervision: Receive individual clinical supervision with an experienced clinician to ensure you’re always supported and thriving in your role.
• Commitment to Cultural Safety: you can access our Innovate RAP through this link: https://www.marathonhealth.com.au/news/launching-our-innovate-rap/

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or a related allied health discipline recognised in the tertiary mental health sector.
• Current registration with AHPRA or full membership with AASW.
• Experience working with young people dealing with severe or complex mental health needs, including assessment, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in client management systems and electronic health records.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.