Mental Health Case Worker

2 days ago


City Of Gosnells, Australia Centrecare Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Mental Health Case Worker role at Centrecare.

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism. Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions. Centrecare, in partnership with Waalitj Foundation, will provide culturally and developmentally appropriate psychosocial, family, peer and other support services to at-risk children, young people and their families who have both mental health challenges and offending behaviours. The overall goal is to reduce the risk of reoffending in the context of mental illness in consultation and collaboration with other service providers, including the Child Adolescent Forensic Service (CAFS).

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Mental Health Case Worker to support children, young people and their families working with the Child and Adolescent Forensic Service in the community or at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The successful candidate will provide social, emotional, cultural, and/or mental health support to young people and their families through a case management model. The position is based in East Perth.

A few specifics
  • Provide social, emotional and/or mental health care to children, young people and their families who are clients of CAFS.
  • Provide cultural liaison and family engagement where relevant and provide cultural interpretations to the broader CAFS teams.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary environment to contribute to and enhance the provision of mental health assessments and relevant interventions.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes, documentation, and reports in compliance with organisational policies and requirements.
About You
  • Recognised tertiary level qualifications in either Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Aboriginal Studies and related disciplines. Demonstrated experience working in the mental health sector and/or with young people.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.
  • Ability to work full-time.
  • An understanding of strength-based approaches to client services.
  • Previous experience in a similar position.
  • Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Card.
  • WA driver's licence and vehicle.
Benefits
  • A competitive remuneration package.
  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay.
  • Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
  • Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
  • Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
  • Access to professional development and training.
  • Insurance cover to and from work.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Clinical and Management Supervision.
How To Apply

A full list of the selection criteria can be accessed online. Click Apply to be directed to view our job portal. Applications will be screened for the required criteria.

Position Closes: 18 September 2025. Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications. Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed. For enquiries, contact Human Resources on (08) 9325 6644.

At Centrecare, we are committed to child safety and inclusion. Centrecare is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us at time of application.


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