Mental Health Support Worker – Rural Youth Mental Health

Fixed term contract, fulltime position based in Dubbo.

$78.6K - $95.7k + Super + Salary Packaging (dependent on skills and experience).

Flexible, friendly organisation.

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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.

• 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.

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

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements by negotiation and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector-competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled to up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

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

• A relevant degree qualification in 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.

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Have a question? Call Rebecca on 0481 096 202 to discuss the role in more detail.

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