• Join the dynamic, mobile Rural Youth Mental Health team who are committed to improving the mental health of youth in various locations across rural and remote Western NSW
• The Rural Youth Mental Health team provide individualised, holistic and collaborative mental health supports to young people, 12-25 years, across a range of communities in Western NSW
• The Benevolent Society is a flexible, proactive, mobile and COVID safe workplace, providing resources and support in response to changing circumstances

Our Rural Youth Mental Health team is looking for new team members to support outreach work in a range of locations across Western NSW. Position locations are flexible across the communities of Mudgee, Parkes and Dubbo. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members.

RYMH team provide individualised, holistic and collaborative mental health supports to young people, 12-25 years, across a range of communities in Western NSW. You will develop meaningful working relationships with young people, develop and implement tailored mental health supports utilising an evidence informed practice framework, to support the young person make positive changes in their lives.

Your new role:

You will support young people (12-25 years) who are currently experiencing mental health challenges to build their social and emotional wellbeing, to recognise and manage their mental health through individualised therapeutic support, group work and case management. Working collaboratively within communities and with a range service partners, you will reduce barriers for young people to engage with services and reduce the impact of mental health challenges.

The RYMH team say that one of the best things about the role is the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people who access the program.

Terms: Multiple positions available based in Mudgee, Parkes or Dubbo, with outreach to various communities.

What you need to succeed?

As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Mental Health Worker or Case Manager, you'll have:

• Experience supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges
• Experience working in rural communities, and an ability to develop and maintain community connections
• A holistic, person centered approach with a calm, reassuring and confident manner
• Experience conducting assessments, providing case management, psychological interventions, counselling or group work
• Be a natural team player with the capacity to work independently and autonomously
• A relevant degree qualification Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field and a current driver's license
• A demonstrated ability to provide outreach supports and well-developed travel and time management skills

Our Benefits

• Clinical Supervision regular clinical supervision to support you to deliver high quality, evidence based services
• Professional development including monthly Communities of Practice, and a range of other learning opportunities tailored to you
• Salary Benefits - Salary package $15,900 pa + meals and entertainment card $2,650 pa + discount program + package a brand new car or novated leases available!
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part time hours + laptop & phone provided to work remotely
• Recognition and Reward - Length of Service rewards + long service leave after 5 years + purchase 2 weeks additional leave per year
• Wellness- 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees + fitness passport
• Job Security- Ongoing learning, training and career progression opportunities
• Positive Culture- We are an inclusive and diverse organisation welcoming people from all walks of life!

Click for more of our benefits https://www.benevolent.org.au/careers

Interested? Apply online today

Call Kylie Manners on 0401 673 747 to discuss the role in more detail.

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TBS is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities and people we support and advocate for. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of all ages, identity and abilities. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role. The Benevolent Society supports vaccination as the best way to keep our clients, communities, volunteers and employees safe from COVID-19. Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and volunteering.