Youth Mental Health Worker - Break O Day/Dorset Municipalities - Unlimited Growth Potential

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Job Description - Youth Mental Health Worker - Break O Day/Dorset Municipalities - Unlimited Growth Potential

We are seeking a resourceful Youth Mental Health Worker - Break O Day/Dorset Municipalities to join our all-star team at Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS in St Helens, Launceston & North East TAS.
Growing your career as a Full time Youth Mental Health Worker - Break O Day/Dorset Municipalities is a remarkable opportunity to develop essential skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, planning and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Youth Mental Health Worker - Break O Day/Dorset Municipalities at Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS today!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) was officially formed in 1960 and has grown steadily from being a sole aeromedical service to  having a professional and dedicated team who deliver a holistic healthcare service across Tasmania. 

We work in partnership with general practitioners, allied health professionals, and local service providers to deliver physical and mental health programs, as well as an award-winning outreach dental program. Our vision is to improve the health outcomes for all Tasmanians with a specific focus on remote and rural areas.

We are one of six RFDS operating sections (Central Operations, QLD section, Southeastern section, Victorian section, Western Operations, and Tasmania section), which make up RFDS Australia. We are Australia’s Most Reputable Charity (Reptrak Charity Survey 2021) and Australia’s Most Trusted Charity (Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Survey 2021).

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for experienced Youth Mental Health Worker to join our mental health team. The position is full time and reports directly to the Team Leader - Mental Health (Adult & Youth).

The position is based in the Break O Day (or) Dorset Municipality. The role covers both areas.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.

Duties 

  • Provide a range of specialist mental health services to young people in person and/or via telehealth.
  • Provide multi-modal treatments and interventions to individuals, their families, and/or loved ones, and groups.
  • Deliver care coordination, case management supports, and transfer of care services.
  • Maintain a contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery-orientated mental health practices.
  • Continuously develop your practice through reflection, training, experience, and clinical supervision
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver specialised youth mental health strategies to support community capacity and health promotion in the person’s local community.
  • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate local and wider networking and support channels.
  • Maintain client confidentiality.
  • Operate in accordance with relevant legislation affecting clinical practice, maintaining an informed understanding of the National Safety and
  • Quality Health Service Standards and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.

Working arrangements will include a flexible, hybrid work model which includes travelling to various areas.

About you
To thrive in the role you will strive to deliver exceptional service and care in line with organisational and mental health program objectives. With a sense of professional purpose, you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and will have the ability to operate effectively in a remote environment, contributing positively to the operations and working relationships of the team. 

Travel

This role will require travel to rural communities and may include some additional regional work where required. You may be required to work across multiple regions to meet growth needs or programs and service delivery. 

 What we offer you

  • Ongoing supervision, both peer and individual.
  • An opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most reputable organisations.
  • A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Regular training suited to the requirements of the role.
  • An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Professional development support.
  • Competitive Salary + Super + Salary packaging increasing your take home pay.

What you will need

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Allied Health (psychology, social work, counselling, or similar).
  • Experience working with young people in-person and/or via telehealth in the provision of evidence-based mental health care. 
  • Ability to manage own caseload and schedule independently.
  • Exception interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage, liaise, and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders.
  • An understanding of the health and wellbeing realities of rural and remote communities. 
  • Effective time management and organisational skills. 
  • A thorough understanding of recovery orientated values/principles and trauma-informed practice/experience.
  • Proven ability to effectively perform both autonomously and in a team-based environment.
  • Reliable, with high integrity and a strong work ethic.
  • Membership/registration with ACA, PACFA, APS, or AASW.

Compliance

  • Current Tasmanian Drivers Licence 
  • Working with Vulnerable People Card (NDIS Screening)
  • Current National Police Check (Schedule A)
  • Visa to work in Australia.

If this role sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. 

How to Apply               

For further information and to receive a copy of the Position Description please contact Debbie Loosmore (HR Manager), email: [email protected] 

Please apply directly through Seek, advising which role you are applying for with a cover letter, a resume, and at least 2 referees. 

Applications close once a suitable applicant has been found.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people


Benefits of working as a Youth Mental Health Worker - Break O Day/Dorset Municipalities in St Helens, Launceston & North East TAS:


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● Company offers career progression opportunities
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