Mental Health Support Worker - Rural Youth Mental Health
Core
Provide practical, recovery-focused support to young people aged 12–25 in Western NSW through individual therapeutic work, case management, and group programs.
Role type
Mental health support worker (case management & therapeutic interventions)
Builds
Individual recovery plans and group programs for youth
Domain
Mental health / Social services / Rural youth
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, therapeutic interventions, risk assessment, recovery planning, outreach, group facilitation, record keeping, community liaison
Preferred skills
Experience with young people, understanding of intersecting issues (alcohol/drug use, domestic violence, homelessness), autonomous work, travel
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships with young people, complete assessments and develop recovery plans, provide outreach and therapeutic support, connect youth with community services, participate in case conferences, manage travel across the region
Seniority
Individual Contributor level