Youth Mental Health Worker jobs in Shepparton, VIC

Youth Mental Health Worker work in Shepparton, VIC

Youth Mental Health Worker roles in Shepparton, VIC sit within steady demand. CALD and culturally responsive practice are important competencies. Agricultural and seasonal workforce mental health is a distinct need. NDIS sector growing. Murray PHN funds across the catchment. 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.

Goulburn Valley Health (GVH) operates the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service, providing inpatient mental health care, community mental health teams, and specialist services across the Goulburn Valley. The mental health service is based at GV Health's main Shepparton campus and extends outreach to surrounding towns including Echuca, Cobram, and Seymour.

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 Shepparton, VIC

• Goulburn Valley Health
• Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service
• Murray PHN
• La Trobe University Shepparton
• Nexus Primary Health
• Mind Australia
• Neami National