Mental Health Workers – Rural Youth Mental Health

Join a dynamic, committed team who are passionate about supporting young people to overcome mental health difficulties in various locations across rural New South Wales. Our service is a community outreach program to support young people to overcome mental health challenges and isolation. Your new roleYou will support young people to build their social and emotional wellbeing, to recognise and manage their mental health through a stepped care model of therapeutic services, group work and case management. Working collaboratively within communities, you will reduce barriers for young people to engage with services and reduce the impact of mental health challenges.Terms: Contract until 30 June 2021 with the possibility of extension, two part-time roles covering the communities off Nyngan and Cowra. Your experienceAs an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager, you'll have:Experience supporting young people experiencing mental health challengesA holistic, client centred approach with a calm, reassuring mannerExperience conducting assessments, providing case management, psychological interventions, counselling or group workBe a natural team player with the capacity to work independentlyA relevant degree qualification and current driver's licenceYour benefitsSalary packaging and employee discount programsFlexible work arrangementsDiscounted gym memberships3 things about us (that might pleasantly surprise you)We're a not-for-profit and non-religious organisationWe've been helping Australians for over 200 yearsOur Resilient Practice Framework is built upon world recognised evidence based practice approaches and 41 intervention techniquesCall Kylie Manners on 0401 673 747 to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 16 August 2020.Position DescriptionWe welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members.We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability please get in contact.Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check or similar (where relevant to the role). 30 AUD Australia - NSW Dubbo & Central NSW Orange 2800