Youth Mental Health Worker jobs in Canberra, ACT

Youth Mental Health Worker work in Canberra, ACT

Youth Mental Health Worker roles in Canberra, ACT sit within demand is steady across clinical roles. Government and peak body roles are unique to Canberra and highly sought after. Private practice is strong given the demographic profile of ACT residents. youth mental health worker positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Youth mental health is one of the most active areas of growth in the Australian sector. The headspace network — with over 160 centres nationally — is the primary employer of youth mental health workers, providing services across mental health, physical health, alcohol and drugs, and vocational support for young people aged 12–25.

The ACT mental health system is delivered through ACT Health's Canberra Health Services, which operates adult community mental health teams, the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The relatively small size of the ACT system means individual roles carry significant responsibility and career development tends to be fast.

Qualifications typically required

• Qualification in psychology, social work, nursing, OT, or youth work
• Experience or training in youth-specific therapeutic approaches
• Working with Children Check (mandatory)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check for relevant roles

Key employers in Canberra, ACT

• Canberra Health Services
• ACT Health
• National Mental Health Commission
• headspace Canberra
• Directions Health Services
• Mental Health Foundation ACT
• Marymead Catholic Care