Practitioner

**SPRING (**Support, Person-centred, Respond to risk, Inspire hope, Navigate, Growth)**

**Aims to minimise hospital presentations for young people in distress by providing a mental health service that can overcome barriers to support through the program’s outreach capacity and operating hours across the weekend.**

**The Role**

Centacare is excited to offer a fixed-term, part-time opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner within our impactful SPRING program. In this role, you will provide crucial support to young people aged 11-18 who are experiencing suicidal distress, self-harming behaviours, or other mental health challenges.

This meaningful part time position involves working outside of traditional hours, including weekends, with a rotating roster across Thursday to Monday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply.

This is a part time fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2025.

See attached position description to learn more about SRING program and other details.

**What you need to bring**

**Essential**
- Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or related field.
- It is essential to be able to work out of hours and on weekends. Rotating Roster Thursday
- Monday 11am
- 8pm
- Proven experience working alongside vulnerable youth and their networks facing barriers to support
- Proven experience delivering a service compassionately to people experiencing distress
- Proven experience working effectively in collaboration with stakeholders
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.
- Valid Driver’s Licence

**Desirable**
- Experience working in crisis spaces
- Experience working with families with complex needs
- Understanding of the referral pathways and how to navigate systems delivering services for mental health and broader social issues

**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Supportive, close-knit team and reputable organisation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
- Attractive weekend penalty rates

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Jessica Hickey, Manager, on 08 8159 1400.

**Job ad close: 5pm, Friday 20 September 2024**

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.