• Part time (4 days) positions based in Dubbo, Parkes or Mudgee
• Fixed term contract until 30 June 2025
• $39.27 - $46.83 p/h + Salary Packaging

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.  

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

Our Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) team provides individualised, holistic, and collaborative mental health support to young people, 12-25 years, across a range of communities in Western NSW. You will support young people to build their social and emotional well-being, 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 partner, you will reduce barriers for young people to engage with services and reduce the impact of mental health challenges.

Duties

• Develop positive working relationship with young people to support their mental health recovery journey by identifying goals and developing individualised plans, ensuring the client is actively engaged in the process.
• Coordinate with other service providers including government departments and agencies, schools, health services, GP’s, and allied health providers to ensure services are delivered.
• Link young people to appropriate services to ensure holistic supports are in place to facilitate recovery.
• Contribute to and be an active participant in a small and supportive team environment.

Our Benefits 

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.      
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

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

Apply online today!

Please submit your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Have a question? Call Kylie Manners on 0401 673 747 to discuss the role in more detail.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. 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. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. 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.

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