• 2-3 days a week
• Albany

Relationships Australia is a leading non-government provider of professional relationship services, offering a range of counselling, case management, group work and community education services to individuals and families.

We are seeking a Child and Family Practitioner for our Family Mental Health Support Service, called 4families that is based in Albany with outreach services to Denmark, Mt Barker and surrounds. This early intervention program provides counselling and case management support to children/young people at risk of developing mental illness and their families.  Applicants should possess a relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling) and experience working with children and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments:  in partnership with clients identify their needs and clarify goals with a focus on addressing clients’ hopes and aspirations and ascertaining their strengths and resources;
• Provide therapeutic intervention sessions with children, young people and families as per client assessment;
• Provide case management services to parents and their children, young people or other family members;
• Provide outreach services and home-based support, assist with family-centred activities, establishing routines, practical assistance, skills development, peer support and mentoring, in support of the family achieving their goals.

For further information on the service and a job description, please first email [email protected], using the subject line: Family Mental Health Support Service - Albany enquiry via EthicalJobs. Should you then have further questions, contact Brigid on 08 6164 0600 #3.