Social Worker EMHSS (Enhancing Mental Health in Secondary Schools)

• Part Time (0.6) ongoing position 
• Based at headspace Narre Warren & headspace Pakenham
• Hourly rate $43.27 - $47.33 + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Your Role, Your Impact

headspace Casey Cardinia is looking for a Social Worker to join our Enhancing Mental Health in Secondary Schools (EMHSS) program. In this role, you will provide evidence-based interventions, including assessment, counselling, and group work, to young people enrolled in local government secondary schools facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. You will also offer care coordination, liaise with care teams, and provide support across headspace Narre Warren, headspace Pakenham, schools, and in the community, including telehealth.

You will assess client suitability for services, facilitate referrals, and engage families in treatment planning while working in a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll also maintain strong relationships with school staff and other stakeholders, while adhering to clinical governance and funding guidelines.

If you're passionate about supporting young people’s mental health in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply!

Who We’re Looking For

• Highly developed conceptual, organisational, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in technological applications (e.g., Episoft, Microsoft Office)
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults with mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression)
• Well-developed counselling, mediation, and assessment skills
• Experience working with families to support young people
• Knowledge and experience with diverse communities, including Indigenous backgrounds
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities and group work (e.g., self-esteem, anxiety management)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector (desirable)

Qualifications/Registrations/Licences:

• Minimum Tertiary Qualification in Social Work
• Registered with AASW
• Current state-based driver’s license

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Beck Boyd – Senior Clinician/Coordinator at [email protected]

Please attach your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to your application.

What’s in it for you

At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.  We provide: 

A Team That’s Got Your Back

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
• Flexibility That Works for You
• Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments.

Great Pay & Perks

• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.

Career Growth & Learning

• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.
• Learn from the best – Clinical supervision, debriefing, and exposure to diverse client cases to build your expertise.

Leave & Time Off

• More leave when you need it – 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
• Make public holidays work for you – Substitute public holidays to align with your personal, cultural, or religious needs.
• Extra long-term benefits – Eligibility for portable long service leave.
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays) 

See more Each benefits under the ‘Work with us’ tab on our website

Applications Close:  Friday 2nd May 2025

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 

Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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