Youth & Community Support Co-ordinator
An experienced Mental Health Officer is required, must have experience in providing services to Indigenous Mental Health clients.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Boab Health Services
Location: Broome & Kimberley
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $93,440 - $99,335
Phone: +61-3-6401-4379
Fax: +61-8-5305-1757
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Detail information about job Youth & Community Support Co-ordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Work for a Respected Not for Profit Organisation
- 6 Weeks Annual Leave; Supported Professional Development
- Paid External Supervision and Salary Packaging for Remote Living
Youth & Community Support Co-ordinator
(FTE – negotiable – up to 1 FTE)
A Better Life (ABLe) Program*
Wyndham - East Kimberley
($93,440 - $99,335)
Funded from 1/7/18 to 30/6/19
A unique and exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mental Health Officer to join our Mental Health Team. We are seeking an individual who is committed to the delivery of quality services that meet the mental health needs of our client base in a culturally respectful manner.
This position will develop and coordinate the ABLe program in the township of Wyndham as part of the support package for the Cashless Debit Card trial. The position will work in partnership with local Aboriginal Health Services, WA State Health Services and other community based organisations.
This program aims to support people aged 16 years to 65 years of age with a mental illness that includes drug and alcohol use disorders and/or gambling disorders. Your experience, passion, energy and enthusiasm towards Aboriginal, rural and preventative mental health care will be highly regarded as will be experience with assessment and case management of clients with mental health conditions. Applicants who have experience in providing counselling to adolescents and adults will also be highly regarded.
Benefits include:
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Salary packaging options for remote living are available
- Six weeks annual leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Supported external supervision
Interested applicants should phone: Josie MacCormack (Mental Health Manager) on 08 9192 7888.
For further information and position description please access Boab’s website at www.boabhealth.com.au and go to the positions vacant webpage.
Applicants must forward a response to the selection criteria (located within the position description) together with their resume and the names of at least two referees to: [email protected]
Applications close: C.O.B. 16/07/18
*Funding for this program is provided by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Boab Health Services will not provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.
Boab Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and encourages diversity within its workforce