About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. We have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services to for over 75 years. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians.

The Gippsland Youth Enhanced Service (YES) will provide enhanced support to young people 12-25 years of age who are living with, or at risk of severe and complex mental health issues, and who require a greater level of support than what can be provided by GPs, private clinicians, headspace services and school counsellors. Often referred to as the system’s ‘missing middle’, the needs of this cohort of young people are typically considered to be too complex to be met by the primary mental health care system, but not acute enough for the tertiary mental health system. The program will include holistic and high-quality mental health and psycho-social supports that will be continuously adapted to meet the changing needs of young people.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Youth Mental Health Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic mental health services for young people. As a first and ongoing point of contact, your responsibilities will include building a positive rapport with a wide range of young people and their family/friends. You will be assessing a young person’s needs, including completing biopsychosocial mental health assessments, risk assessments and managing risk presentations during the Intake process and the episode of care. This role is also responsible for participating in regular clinical supervision and review, ensuring delivery of high-quality services.

This position is fixed term until June 2025 with the possibility of permanent employment if funding contracts are renewed. This opportunity is located at our headspace Bairnsdale centre and is working four (4) days per week, including Tuesday evening shifts and rostered ‘on call’ after hours support to YES clients. The position description title for this role is Mental Health Navigator.

The base salary range is $95k-$102k (pro-rata) per annum.

About you

• Degree qualified in allied health (social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy or psychology).
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Current Drivers License and access to a car.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, prioritising and managing work tasks and deadlines.
• Understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people from diverse backgrounds (rural and remote settings, culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and LGBTQI).

We provide

• Competitive salary packaging as RAV is a public benevolent institution.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements, and gratis days over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Professional development and training.
• Best practice clinical supervision.
• Career progression opportunities.

Candidates can view the position description below or at www.rav.org.au/careers

contact Cate Chaiyot, Manager Youth Mental Health Services by phoning 0418 463 680 for specific queries. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of two COVID-19 vaccinations.

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.

A position description is attached.