Multisystemic Youth and Families Practitioner

Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services, we support people throughout life's journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities, and fostering a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

This diverse and interesting role supports young people and their families experiencing complex challenges such as offending behaviour, mental health concerns, family conflict, school disengagement, and a risk of homelessness. The position involves maintaining an active caseload, providing one-to-one interventions and group activities based on service user needs and goals through intensive therapeutic interventions aligned with Trauma-Informed Practice Principles. You will participate in and support ongoing quality and practice improvement, lead community forums, reference groups, projects, and maintain networks with relevant stakeholders.

You'll have a drive to support young people and their families using an evidence-based, person-centred approach. Experience and knowledge working with diverse cultures and communities, along with strong relationship-building skills to develop or maintain networks, are essential.

Additionally, you will possess:

• Tertiary degree qualifications within the Community Services Sector are preferred but not required
• Experience working with youth and families who are at risk or presenting complex issues
• Ability to communicate effectively in complex and escalated situations
• Solid administrative, record-keeping, and case management documentation skills
• Ability to be innovative, flexible, and work autonomously where required
• Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

You will become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organization passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise focuses on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in our communities.

As a valued team member, you'll enjoy access to:

• Not-for-profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
• Childcare discounts for your children
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Career Pathways, Professional Development, and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

Click "Apply Now" to visit our website and submit your application. Applications close on 4 September 2025, but we encourage early applications as the recruitment process may start before the deadline.

Please note all applications must be received via the online portal to be considered.

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and require support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact us at We would love to hear from you.

With our 175-year legacy dating back to the Sisters of Mercy, we are proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable individuals. We invite applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, genders, and sexualities.