Marymead CatholicCare and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ACT work in partnership to deliver the STEPS program. The STEPS Program provides 24-hour residential support to young people aged 13 to 18 years who experience moderate to severe mental health distress. The program is a step up/step down model working within a case management framework to assist young people to identify recovery goals and work towards these with their CAMHS clinician and other supports, including family. The program assists young people across the ACT.
The STEPS Youth Case Manger provides quality Case Management which is client focused and strength based. The aim of this role is to build resilience and coping strategies in dealing with mental health issues through early intervention, collaborative engagement, service coordination, information/education, short term therapeutic interventions, referral and advocacy.
This position requires effective time management, stakeholder engagement and administration skills. You will be required to work with minimal supervision, as well as working effectively within a large team.
If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people's lives - we want to hear from you!
What we offer Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas.
Marymead CatholicCare's employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.
About us Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion and Inclusivity.
Ideal person The ideal person we are looking for has:
Tertiary qualification(s) in a related field, i.e., Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, etc. The minimum qualification requirements are Diploma level in a related field and/or at least 3 years' experience in working with complex young people and/or families.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, organisational time management skillsAbility to respond appropriately to crisis situations and to clients presenting with complex issuesHold a current drivers' license, a current Working with Vulnerable People card and be willing to undergo a police check.Competent in the use of Information Technology. You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.
To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:
a current drivers licence, anda Working with Vulnerable People Card To Apply To apply you must:
Attach an updated resumeAddress each area above in a covering letter (no more than 2 pages). Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Please send your applications to: Samantha Gill – Director Allied Health Services Email: [email protected] Phone: ******** For more information or to apply please visit:
www.mccg.org.au
Closing Date: 22.11.2024 Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.