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Mental Health Worker

08/01/2026
28/01/2026
$43.81 - $49.82
Contract - Part Time
Armidale
Community Services and Development

The Opportunity

Join our team at headspace Armidale and make a real difference in the lives of young people. In this role, you’ll deliver recovery-oriented, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges across four core streams:

  • Mental health
  • Alcohol and other drugs
  • Physical and sexual health
  • Work and study support

This is a part-time position (2 days per week), offering flexibility while allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of young people in our community.

Job Description

Who We Are

Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community.

As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone—regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.

Our work is guided by our core values:
Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good
These principles shape how we deliver programs and support those who need us most.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver individual counselling and group programs, including social connection activities.
  • Identify and manage clinical risk effectively.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant records.
  • Apply evidence-based interventions for young people experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Work autonomously in rural settings with supervision and support.

Desired Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or another Allied Health profession (or relevant study with willingness to seek registration).
  • Ability to deliver counselling and group programs.
  • Strong risk management and record-keeping skills.
  • Knowledge of youth mental health and evidence-based interventions.
  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence, ability to travel, Working With Children Check, and National Police Check.

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to community impact.
  • Supportive team environment with collaborative decision-making.
  • Ongoing professional development and supervision.
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

 

 

How to Apply

Submit:

  • A cover letter addressing the Essential Criteria
  • Your resume

For more information, contact our People & Culture Team at hr@centacarenenw.com.au.

Applications close: 4:00 PM, Wednesday 28th January 2026.

This is a rolling recruitment process—interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received, so don’t wait to apply!

Centacare is committed to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Employment screening checks are mandatory for all staff working with young people or adults at risk.

Click Apply now and join a team that values dignity, solidarity, and the common good.

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