Mental Health Project Worker - Remote

About us:

We are leaders in Mental Health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.

On offer:

• Based in Townsville, QLD (open to other locations across Australia)
• Excellent remuneration
• Full-time, Fixed-term contract until June 30 2024

Role overview:

• Consultation with local people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and relevant stakeholders in the Townsville community to identify needs.
• Development of content for a closed group program that supports positive Mental Health and wellbeing outcomes for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse young people, to be implemented by the local Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS).
• Development of materials, including a Facilitator manual, for local staff to use when implementing the group program.
• Development of evaluation tool.
• Ensure content is evidence-informed.

Requirements:

• Ideally a completed Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology or other related discipline (will also consider a relevant Diploma or Cert IV with extensive experience)
• Previous experience in providing support to individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Sound understanding of the experience, challenges and strengths of individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of effective group activities
• Project Management experience
• High level administrative skills
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card/WWCC/WWVP
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of Mental Health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 2 April 2024.