Mental Health Coach

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 Wairau 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

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time Commitment

This is a significant commitment; a weekly appointment plus monthly supervision, for a minimum of two years.

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.