Mental Health Support Worker

• 12 monthFull Timematernityleavecontractbasedon thelands of theTubbagahPeople of the Wiradjuri NationinDubbo
• Optionto be part time (minimum 3 days per week) or based in Parkes
• $41.49p/h - $48.47p/h Salary Packaging

Our Organisation

At Benevolent we believe that every person deserves to live life on their own terms-loved valued and treated with dignity. For more than two centuries The Benevolent Society has stood for that belief.

Our vison is for a just society where everyone is valued safe and for profit independent non-religious and deeply committed to reconciliation.

Why this role matters

OurRural 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.

Working collaboratively within communities and with a range 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 GPs and allied health providers to ensure services are delivered.
• Linkingyoung people toappropriate servicesto ensure holisticsupport isin place tofacilitaterecovery.
• Contribute to and be an active participant in a small and supportive team environment.
• Overnight travel is a requirementofthis position.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best lifeis unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Our Reconciliation Commitment -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes as well as theoptionto be a voice onreference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
• Salary Benefits-You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
• Work/Life Balance-Enjoy flexible work arrangementsbynegotiationandaccrueanadditionalday off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Wellness -Stay fit with a Fitness passportutiliseour Employee Assistance Program and evenpurchaseadditionalleave.
• Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.

Skills and Experience

As an experienced Social Worker Psychologist Mental HealthWorkeror Case Manageryoullhave:

• A relevantdegreequalification Mental Health Psychology Social Work Occupational Therapy or other health-related field and a current drivers license.
• Experience supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Experience working in ruralcommunitiesanability to develop andmaintaincommunity connections.
• A holisticperson-centeredapproach with a calmreassuringand confident manner.
• Experience conducting assessments providing case management psychological interventionscounsellingor group work.
• Be a natural team player with the capacity to work independently and autonomously.
• A demonstrated ability to provide outreachsupportsand well-developed travel and time management skills including a willingness to travel and stay overnight.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderpeoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Societyrecognisesand values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunitieswe 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.

Apply online today!Pleasesubmityour current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Have a question CallRebeccaonto discuss the role in more detail.