Infant Mental Health Case Worker
2 days ago
**Job description**
**Infant Mental Health Case Worker**:
- Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 13/07/2025
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 a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
**About the role**
This role will provide infants aged 0 to 5 years and their families with therapeutic interventions to enhance social and emotional development that will reduce mental health and developmental challenges in later childhood and adulthood. The Infant Mental Health Case Worker will provide early intervention, psychoeducation, referral, and outreach support that is trauma informed, culturally appropriate and person-centered. The role is responsible for the delivery of community engagement through playgroup activities.
**About you**
We are seeking someone who is looking for a position that is meaningful and brings the opportunity to make a significant positive impact. With an in-depth understanding of the importance of networks you will have an ability to create supportive communities for young people. You will bring flexibility, initiative and an understanding of evidence-based models that support children and their families. Your key experience will include:
- Tertiary Degree in relevant Human Services field or extensive experience in providing mental health and therapeutic community interventions to infants and children.
- Understanding of evidence-based service models for working with infants, children and families
- Experience working with children, young people and families at risk or experiencing a mental health concern
- Knowledge of issues presented by homeless youth, those at risk of homelessness and their families
- Experience in case work practice within the community sector
- COVID and Influenza vaccinations are preferred but not required
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)
**About the benefits**
You'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities**.**
**In addition, you’ll have access to**:
- Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Personal Leave per annum
- Free on-site parking
- Access to employee wellbeing programs as well as Study Leave
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations
**To Apply**
**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values - respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._
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