• Full time position based Wonnarua Country in East Maitland
• $73K - $92k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH & part time options available

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

As an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Case Manager, Social Worker or Psychologist you will have

• Understanding of complex trauma and its impact on child development & wellbeing
• Holistic person centred, strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change
• Capacity to work autonomously; juggle competing demands, your time and problem solve on the fly
• Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal community
• Experience Facilitating Groups would be an advantage although not essential.
• A relevant tertiary (degree) qualification and current driver’s license

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Want to know more? Call Robyn O’Dell on 0447 539 735 for a confidential, friendly chat.

• Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Family Mental Health Support Service provides early intervention support to children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness, to improve their wellbeing enabling them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential.
As a Mental Health Case Manager, you will work with your clients to develop healthy coping mechanisms, instill emotional strategies to manage behaviour and make suitable referrals.
You will promote a culture where each young person’s point of view and preferences for recovery are recognised, respected and understood. An important part of this is building bridges between the young person and their community including school, medical services and psychological services.
You may also co-facilitate group work for example Tune into Teams, iRespect (male DV group), Loves Bites, Drumming etc.

DUTIES

• Engage Young people aged 9-18 and their parents/care givers using appropriate assessment and risk minimisation processes.
• Work with clients to undertake comprehensive assessments to develop, implement, monitor and review their client plan and outcomes that identify strengths as well as areas of risk, ensuring children and young people are actively engaged in the process.
• Coordinate with other service providers including government departments and agencies, schools, health services, GP’s and allied health providers to ensure services are delivered.
• Assist clients to engage with wrap around services directly, as appropriate.

INTERESTED? APPLY ONLINE TODAY! PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT CV AND 1 PAGE COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR SUITABILITY AND INTEREST IN THE ROLE.

Want to know more? Call Robyn O’Dell on 0447 539 735 for a confidential, friendly chat.

• Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require