Youth Mental Health Worker jobs in Geraldton, WA

Youth Mental Health Worker work in Geraldton, WA

Youth Mental Health Worker roles in Geraldton, WA sit within significant workforce shortages across all disciplines. Cultural competency for Aboriginal communities is essential. WA Health rural and remote incentives and allowances apply. Mining and FIFO workforce mental health is a distinct service need. 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.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest Region delivers public mental health services across the Mid West and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia, with Geraldton Hospital as the principal facility and community mental health teams operating from Geraldton. The catchment extends north to Carnarvon and east to remote communities, covering a vast geographic area.

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 Geraldton, WA

• WA Country Health Service Midwest Region
• Geraldton Hospital
• WA Primary Health Alliance
• Midwest Aboriginal Organisations Alliance
• Uniting WA
• Richmond Wellbeing