Child and Family Practitioner

Permanent, Part time (3 days/week)

Family Mental Health Support Service- Bunbury

Over the last 70 years Relationships Australia WA has been providing relationship support services for individual, couples, families and communities. We are a team of professional and highly motivated staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.

About the role

We are offering a permanent part-time role for a Child and Family Practitioner for our Family Mental Health Support Service, the 4families program, that is based in Bunbury. This early intervention program provides counselling and case management support to children/young people at risk of developing mental illness and their families. Applicants should possess a relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselling) and experience working with children and families.

The current vacancy is 3 days per week.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments: in partnership with clients identify their needs and clarify goals with a focus on addressing clients’ hopes and aspirations and ascertaining their strengths and resources.

Provide parenting support intervention to caregivers as per client assessment.

Provide case management services to families, including working with other stakeholders to provide wraparound support as required.

Provide therapeutic intervention sessions with children, young people and families as per client assessment.

Experience in mental health and family and domestic violence risk assessment and risk management is essential.

Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary $ 88 900 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550

Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

Extra leave at year end

We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

The position holder must also have some flexibility to work after hours if required from time to time.

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact the Location Manager for the 4families program, Lina Butenschoen on (08) 6164 0600 (#4 for Busselton) or [email protected] for more information.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees. To be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close at COB Friday 7th November

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.