Child and Family Wellbeing Worker

TeamHEALTH has become the leading not for profit provider of mental health services in the Top End of the Northern Territory. TeamHEALTH has provided outreach services, support and advocacy for Territorians with mental illness for over 30 years.

Reporting to the Team Leader the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will deliver strength-based case management and activities to children, young people and families in line with program guidelines. Outreach support is also provided to assist in the development and implementation of participant centred Family Action Plans.

The Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will assist in establishing good referral pathways, into and out of the service in order to reach vulnerable children, young people and families who may not otherwise engage with the mental health or children’s service sector.

Under the direction of the Team Leader the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will also provide education, training and information to promote awareness of mental health to participants of the program and the community.

Although the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker provide services in the Katherine & Big Rivers Region, they at times will be required to provide support or assistance to other TeamHEALTH Programs/Regions which may include outreach support to participants utilising a psychosocial rehabilitation framework. This may entail overnight or weekly absences and travel to Darwin and other remote communities.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.  

The successful applicant will be required to have a current National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Ochre Card, NT Driver’s Licence and completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For further information on this position and to apply visit our website – teamhealth.asn.au

Please note applications must include a document addressing the selection criteria.  Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Enquiries can be directed to **@teamhealth.asn.au