Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 2nd Oct 2020
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, early learning, disability, family and community services. We have a large and diverse workforce delivering programs and services throughout Western Australia. Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide an outreach service in the North Perth metro region, which includes assessment, interventions, case management and practical support to young people 12-25 years and their families. This includes assisting the YMHO Clinical Lead with administrative and supervision duties to ensure efficient provision of services. The role will be part time working 45 hours per fortnight, until June 30 3021 and will initially support the Clinical Lead with triage and service implementation.
The Senior role will have expertise in the provision of mental health issues, in addition to experience in the provision of evidenced-based interventions for complex or severe mental illness. This includes the treatment of young people with co-morbid presentations. In addition, they will be passionate about working with young people, and demonstrate experience working effectively in community settings and both the mental health and youth sector.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.
MercyCare is an inclusive employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and strive to reflect and be inclusive of our contemporary Australian society and the communities we serve.
We welcome and encourage applications from men, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all walks of life, regardless of age, disability, culture, race, gender identity and sexual orientation.
MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young people.
A position description is attached.