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Mental Health Worker

Womens Health & Family Services

About the business

Womens Health & Family Services specialises in women’s health issues, providing medical, counselling, alcohol and other drug support, domestic violence, mental health and other health services for women and their families. The programs and services at Womens Health & Family Services are open to all West Australian women and their families, with consideration made for the unique needs of Aboriginal, migrant and refugee families.

About the role

Womens Health & Family Services (WHFS) is seeking a suitably qualified Mental Health Worker with knowledge and experience in working with women with severe and persistent mental health issues.

The purpose of this position is to develop, deliver, and evaluate therapeutic and support groups that support service area outcomes and deliver Individual therapeutic and psychosocial services to meet the needs of service users.

The role includes:

  • Deliver group programs targeting women with severe and persistent mental health issues (Art Therapy and Recovery-focused whole wellbeing groups available).
  • Deliver Individual therapeutic and psychosocial supports to meet the needs of service users.
  • Develop and participate in relevant activities including social and recreational activities.
  • Work within the broader community sector to develop partnerships and collaborations to meet the diverse and complex needs of the client groups and to establish and implement integrated service models.

Please address the following selection criteria in your applications:

Essential:

  • Relevant tertiary degree (including creative therapies)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with women with severe and persistent mental health issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with individuals, groups, and organisations.
  • Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of therapeutic groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate effective management of a caseload.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining relevant networks with program stakeholders and communities to support better outcomes for the target group.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy skills and proficiency of Microsoft applications.
  • A working knowledge of relevant legislation in EEO, Disability Services and Occupational Health & Safety.
  • National Police Clearance and COVID-19 vaccination(s).

For confidential discussions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

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