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About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields, Esperance and South West regions.
The role
Under the Integrated Primary Mental Health Care model this program focuses and delivers quality Mental Health and wellbeing services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or hard to reach individuals who have, or at risk of Mental Health condition throughout the Goldfields region.
Covering the Kalgoorlie-Goldfields region this position will deliver place-based low intensity support and psychological interventions to clients. Working within the WA Primary Health Alliance Stepped Care approach, this position will match client needs to the level of intervention required and endeavour to complete regular outreach services as depicted by the needs of the service, communities and individuals incorporating community workshops, group activities and educational seminars.
A few specifics
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to inform the development of a case plan or appropriate referrals according to the clients identified needs
- Assessing supports and ensuring that they are appropriate to meeting client’s needs.
- referring and assisting clients to access appropriate mainstream specialist services and support groups.
- Be able to respond appropriately to client in crisis.
- Facilitate groups as required.
Selection Criteria
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling, Childhood Development or related disciplines.
- Experience counselling individuals, couples and families.
- Relevant experience in working with children and families with complex needs e.g. domestic violence, homelessness, abuse, schooling issues. Whereby service design was inclusive of social, emotional, mental, and physical needs.
- Experience in case management and coordination of client services.
- Demonstrated experience in intake, assessment and case management
- Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
- Highly developed clinical skills and knowledge.
- Strong professional boundaries
- Possession of a current Class ‘C’ drivers license and own vehicle.
- National Police Clearance (12 month validity)
- Working With Children Check or eligibility to apply
Benefits
- Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
- Up to $50,000 relocation benefits subject to salary packaging
- $1000 relocation cash payment for relocation more than 1000kms away
- Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900)
- Annual leave loading at 17.5%
- Extra 5 days leave per year
- Access to professional development training
- Insurance cover to and from work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super
How to Apply
Click apply and attach your up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Centrecare believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
www.centrecare.com.au
