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.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity (a subsequent fixed-term period may be offered subject to funding).

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 (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’).
• 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 centered, 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

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. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Mark Draper, Program Manager, on 08 8215 6343.

Applications close 5pm on Friday, 13 January 2023.

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

With respect, no agencies please.