Therapeutic Worker - FMHSS

Relationships Australia SA•Elizabeth, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Mental Health Therapeutic Worker works within a whole-of-family context to provide early intervention support to children and young people up to the age of 18 years who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness. This is a part-time position with 60.8 fortnightly hours, fixed term until June 2027. The role is located in Elizabeth.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) in Social work, Psychology or related discipline.
Experience and expertise gained through previous appointments, services and/or other study related to this position.

Nice To Haves

Training in evidence-based group programs (e.g. Bringing up Great Kids, Circle of Security).

Responsibilities

Work under general direction of senior staff in undertaking the key objectives of this role.
Provide counselling, case work and group work.
Conduct child centred assessments and risk screening of clients referred, working in a whole of family context.
Undertake child focused and trauma informed case work with vulnerable and complex families.
Develop and deliver therapeutic and educational group programs.
Provide practical assistance tailored to the needs and situation of each child, young person, and family.