Mental Health Case Worker

About Centrecare

About Centrecare - Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, family violence support, mediation and justice programs.

About the role

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).

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What we are looking for

• 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.
• Possession of a valid WA driver's licence and vehicle.

What's on offer

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Extra 5 days leave per year.
• Access to professional development training.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal.

Position Closes: 18 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed. Should you have any queries please contact Human Resources on for a confidential discussion.

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage 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, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.