SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Mental Health Worker or Case Manager, you’ll have:

• A relevant degree qualification Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field and a current driver’s license.
• Experience supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Experience working in rural communities, an ability to develop and maintain community connections.
• A holistic, person-centered approach with a calm, reassuring and confident manner.
• Experience conducting assessments, providing case management, psychological interventions, counselling or group work.
• Be a natural team player with the capacity to work independently and autonomously.
• A demonstrated ability to provide outreach supports and well-developed travel and time management skills, including a willingness to travel and stay overnight.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) team provides individualised, holistic, and collaborative mental health support to young people, 12-25 years, across a range of communities in Western NSW. You will support young people to build their social and emotional well-being, to recognise and manage their mental health through individualised therapeutic support, group work and case management.
Working collaboratively within communities and with a range of service partners, you will reduce barriers for young people to engage with services and reduce the impact of mental health challenges.

DUTIES

• Develop positive working relationships with young people to support their mental health recovery journey by identifying goals and developing individualised plans, ensuring the client is 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.
• Linking young people to appropriate services to ensure holistic support is in place to facilitate recovery.
• Contribute to and be an active participant in a small and supportive team environment.
• Overnight travel is a requirement of this position.