Mental Health Outreach Worker CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Youth and Wellbeing Program is an outreach mental health therapeutic service for young people in the ACT aged between 12-25 years who have a mental illness. The aim of this program is to build resilience and coping strategies in dealing with mental health issues and assist them to secure and sustain long term tenure through early intervention, collaborative engagement, service coordination, information/education, referral and advocacy.

The service operates across the whole of the ACT.

The Mental Health Outreach Worker provides support to young people experiencing mental distress using a case management, therapeutic intervention framework and recovery-oriented practice. This is an outreach position which requires effective time management and administration skills.  You will be required to work with minimal supervision as an outreach worker, as well as working effectively within a small team.

 

If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people’s lives – we want to hear from you!

 

What we offer

Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas.

 

CatholicCare’s employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.

 

About us

CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Solidarity, Stewardship, Respect and Excellence.

 

Ideal person

The ideal person we are looking for has:

  • Tertiary qualification(s) in a related field including Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health etc. Minimum qualification requirements are Diploma level in a related field and/or at least 3 years’ experience in working with complex young people and/or families.
  • Proven ability to liaise and advocate with various stakeholders.
  • Highly developed problem-solving skills.
  • High standard of written and verbal communication skills

 

You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.

 

To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:

  • a current drivers licence, and
  • a Working with Vulnerable People Card
  • Attach an updated resume
  • Address each area above in a covering letter (no more than 2 pages). 

 

To Apply

To apply you must:

  • Complete the CatholicCare Employment Application Form

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. 

 

Please send your applications to: Neha Kumar – Mental Health Programs Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 6163 7600

For more information or to apply please visit:

www.catholiccare.cg.org.au

 

Closing Date: COB Tuesday 20th December 2022

 

CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse.  CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn

Job Salary

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