Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker
About the job
The Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker is a part-time job focused on providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal young people facing mental health concerns. This role is vital in promoting mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that young people receive the care they need to thrive. Collaboration with the SEWB team, schools, and community services is key to creating a supportive environment for these young individuals.
You'll be responsible for
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Case management
Using youth-appropriate assessment tools to identify mental health, wellbeing and psychosocial needs, providing early intervention and culturally informed brief therapeutic supports.🏥
Service delivery
Delivering youth wellbeing groups, resilience programs, cultural healing activities and mental health promotion workshops.🤝
Relationship management
Maintaining strong relationships with agencies to benefit both clients and MDAS, and working collaboratively with internal teams.Key criteria
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Youth wellbeing support experience
Demonstrated qualifications and skills in trauma-informed youth support.View
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Strong communication skills
Proven ability to liaise with schools and mental health providers.View
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Organisational and planning skills
Experience planning youth programs and managing workloads.View
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