Family Practitioner

**Well-known** and respected program, providing early intervention to families and children in rural and remote regions. Murray Bridge base.**

**The Role**

The Family Mental Health Support Service is based at Murray Bridge and provides early intervention support to vulnerable families with children and young people aged 0-18 years who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness. The program provides outreach services to the following areas: Murray, Mid Murray, Coorong and Mallee.

Our Service is client centered client focused using strength-based approaches working within a trauma informed Care model and we value the opportunity to work with our clients and families to support them to reach their full potential.

The Family Practitioner will provide one on one counselling for clients and their families in home, school or office and, work in partnership with clients and their families in case planning, goal setting and the creation of a Family Action Plan.

See attached position description for full details.

**What you need to bring**

***Essential**
- Degree in Social Work or a related discipline
- Experience working with vulnerable families with children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
- Valid driver's licence
- Available and able to work outside of standard hours when required.

**Desirable**
- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions including one on one and group work
- Experience in mental health promotion/education and community development activities
- Experience working in regional areas
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
- Experience using Penelope client records management software
- Experience in the community services sector and/or not-for-profit sector

**What's in it for you**
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $44.92 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Client centred, committed and inclusive team
- Experienced and supportive leadership
- 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
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa

**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 Mark Draper, Program Manager, on 08 8215 6343.

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

With respect, no agencies please.