Exciting Opportunity for a Kids Mental Health Worker – Forbes, NSW

Yoorana Gunya is seeking a passionate, motivated individual to join our growing, multidisciplinary team. Are you looking to pursue a rewarding career in a professional, adaptive, friendly organisation that values employees and professional development? Yoorana Gunya continues to expand to provide services as per community needs and we are searching for the right individual.

What Yoorana Gunya can offer you!

Full-time 12-month contract based in Forbes, NSW.

Remuneration $90k - $120k. (Higher pay scale for the successful candidate degree qualified or with extensive experience in mental health).

Salary packaging options available as a not-for-profit organisation.

Paid study leave, paid parental leave.

Professional, friendly organisation with a multidisciplinary team.

Position start date: Ability to start immediately, July/August 2025

About Yoorana Gunya

Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) based in Forbes, NSW. YG provides holistic, culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services, mental health support, social support services and allied health to Aboriginal and non-Indigenous people. YG provides a range of programs to enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s overall wellbeing including health related programs, programs to strength community connection, mental health awareness and more.

The YG clinic is supported by General Practitioners, Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Community Support Team including Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Family Violence, Integrated Team Care and various visiting allied health services including Optometrist, Audiologist, Cardiologist, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Gastroenterologist. YG has visiting Counsellor, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist and refers to Psychiatry.

About the role

The purpose of the Kids Mental Health Worker is to support and work closely with Aboriginal children aged 0-12 years and their families to support their wellbeing. The role will work closely with children to ensure health care, specialist services and mental health support is provided. This role will ensure children are provided with culturally appropriate, safe pathways to the Head to Health Kids Hub in Orange, NSW. The position will focus on strengthening the partnership and Aboriginal community engagement for the Head to Health Kids Hub. Support, case management and advocacy will be provided to children to ensure they are given a good start to life and to ensure their families are supported throughout this process. Working closely with the YG clinic, community support team, mental health support team and other professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children. The position will be required to assist in the transportation (where required) of children and their families to the Heath to Health Kids Hub in Orange, NSW.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health or related field.

• Preferred degree in social work or similar.

• Understanding of the diverse needs of Aboriginal people and cultural appropriate care.

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience working in mental health, ability to undertake assessments or case management with individuals and families at risk.

• Preferred confirmation of Aboriginality

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the implementation of the Head to Health Kids Hub and their model of care by ensuring YG Aboriginal children aged 0-12 are referred to the Hub.

• Contribute to the development of a culturally safe pathway for Aboriginal children and their families to the Kids Hubs.

• Ensure appropriate comprehensive, multidisciplinary primary health care is provided to Aboriginal children aged 0-12 to support them and their families. This will be ensured by the following: completed Aboriginal health assessments (715’s), Chronic Disease Management and general consultations completed with onsite General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, any other allied health or mental health support.

• Work closely with Aboriginal children aged 0-12, undertake assessments of client’s mental health wellness to determine their individual needs and risk level.

• Provide support, case management services and ensure referrals are completed to the Kids Hub.

• Determining what support clients require medical support, social and emotional wellbeing support, family support, mental health support or allied health.

• Liaise and work closely with the YG clinical team to provide a holistic model of care to clients.

• Assist the SEWB team in providing programs to the Aboriginal community and raising awareness about the Head to Health Kids Hub.

• Make appropriate referrals and undertake the appropriate follow-up as required.

Apply Now!

Please email your resume, cover letter and CV to the Deputy CEO, [email protected].

If you would like any further information, please contact Taylor on (02) 6850 1222.

Please note all applications are confidential.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th July 2025