TeamHEALTH deliver mental health and social support programs to children, families and adults in the Katherine and Big Rivers region.

The Child and Family Wellbeing Service provides early intervention support to vulnerable families with children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing a mental illness, to improve their wellbeing and enable them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential. The key outcomes are:

• Children and young people have improved emotional health and wellbeing
• Children and young people can better manage the different aspects of their lives
• Families and carers are helped to support their children and young people
• Communities have a better understanding of and response to mental health issues that affect children and young people.

Reporting to the Katherine Regional Manager, the Senior Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner will work closely with the Youth and Family Services Manager at Kalano to focus on delivering early intervention, risk assessment, risk minimisation and relapse prevention approaches for participants referred to the CaFIS Program which is both timely and culturally sensitive. The role may also include development and delivery of mental health education sessions for the purpose of upskilling the CaFIS team members from both TeamHEALTH and Kalano Community Association.

The Senior Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner will also work closely with the Regional Manager to deliver strength-based case management and activities to children, young people and families in line with the Child and Family Wellbeing Service Program guidelines. Outreach support is also provided to assist in the development and implementation of participant centered Family Action Plans.

The Senior Child and Family Wellbeing Practitioner will be responsible for developing collaborative partnerships internally within related TeamHEALTH Programs and externally with local organisations, to facilitate the development of strong community relationships and support for increased knowledge and understanding of mental illness. They will work to establish good referral pathways, into and out of the services in order to reach vulnerable children, young people and families who may not otherwise engage with the mental health or children’s service sector.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need;

1. Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or less formal qualifications with substantial experience in a related area.
2. Demonstrated cultural competency in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
3. Demonstrated experience and application of the strength-based approach and competence in a range of interventions relevant to children and young people, conducting risk and needs assessments and implementing action plans.
4. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including participants, community members and other services.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop staff to ensure they perform and reach their full potential.

This is a full-time position but flexibility in hours is required to facilitate after school groups.

It is a requirement for this position that candidates have or are willing to obtain National Police Certificate that was issued less than two years ago, a current Driver’s Licence, a current Ochre Card and NDIS Worker Screen and Orientation Module Certificate.

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.

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. Assistance with short-term accommodation in Katherine a possibility.

Please note applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including essential for the position. The full position description can be found on the TeamHEALTH website for the position description. https://www.teamhealth.asn.au/careers. Applications not containing a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

If you would like further information, please contact - hr@teamhealth.asn.au

Applications close 9 March 2025.