Mental Health Worker

Your LINC Mental Health Services embodies a strength-based approach to mental health psychosocial in community to people (and their families/carers where appropriate) who are experiencing mental health challenges and distress to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE) based in Elizabeth Park, within the Your LINC program.

Reporting to the Manager, Your LINC North, you will provide person-centred psychosocial support to individuals and, where appropriate, their families and carers. This includes supporting goal setting, building independence and capacity building, exit planning, and assisting with applications and transitions to NDIS services.

This role is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.

What you need to bring

Essential

• Certificate IV level qualification in Mental Health (non-clinical) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.
• Current first aid and & CPR training certificates
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs, and with their families and carers.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS eligibility, application, and transition processes.
• Demonstrated experience working with the recovery framework and taking a trauma informed approach to practice.

Desirable

• Degree in relevant Human Services discipline.
• Experience using Penelope electronic client management system.

Special Conditions

• Flexibility is essential in this role - some work outside of standard hours may be required.
• Willingness to take part in Centacare's fleet car program or grey fleet your personal vehicle.

What's in it for you

• Competitive remuneration SCHADS Level 4, $43.08 per hour Super
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
• Generous salary packaging options available.
• Discounted Health Insurance with BUPA.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to participate in a range of quality and special interest forums
• Quality accredited and reputable organisation

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

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description.

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To know more about this position in confidence, please contact Leah Howard, Manager Your LINC North, on

Applications close 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

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

With respect, no agencies please.