Mental Health Coach

Location:
Timaru, Home Based
Organisation:
Youthline Central South Island
Category:
Social Support
Hours:
Both/Flexible

This is one-to-one support for a young person over multiple sessions coaching them in wellbeing and mental health techniques.

It's a coaching - mentoring role.

The techniques include Handling Panic Attacks – ABC, Practicing Mindfulness –Mindfulness Pause, Practicing Acceptance – Riding the Wave, Cognitive Restructuring – Catch, Check, Change, Using Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Calming – Box Breathing & Grounding, Wellbeing techniques cover sleeping, exercise, diet, social relationships, and life purpose/goals.

The coaching will be delivered over live chat, video calls or in-person depending on the preference of the young person.
Full training and ongoing support is provided.

Youthline Timaru is supported by Youthline Central South Island.

Requirements:

PERSONAL SKILLS

Must have good listening and engagement skills with young people.
Able to act professionally
Can show warmth, empathy, unconditional positive regard and a non-judgmental attitude.
Be able to refrain from giving your own opinions or suggestions.
Have some life experience.
Cares about NZ Rangatahi

Note: references only provided after completing your two years commitment.

Training Outline
Online counselling course approximately 3.5 hours a week for seven weeks.
Six evening videoconference practice sessions (6:30 to 9pm)

Please be assured that all applications are treated as confidential and only members of our training and selection team will see them. Apply at https://www.cognitoforms.com/YouthlineCentralSouthIsland/youthlinevolunteerinformationapplicationform

VOLUNTEERING
Weekly appointment plus a monthly group supervision.
Two years commitment. We need you to stay for two years to grow and mentor your replacement.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Weekly appointment plus a monthly group supervision.
Two years commitment. We need you to stay for two years to grow and mentor your replacement.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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