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Aboriginal Mental Health Case Worker 50DJoin to apply for the Aboriginal Mental Health Case Worker 50D role at CentrecareAboriginal Mental Health Case Worker 50D1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Aboriginal Mental Health Case Worker 50D role at CentrecareRespect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism.Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Please do not apply unless you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.About CentrecareCentrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.About The ServiceCentrecare in partnership with Waalitj Foundation, will provide culturally and developmentally appropriate psychosocial, family, peer and other support services to at-risk children, young people and their families who have both mental health challenges and offending behaviours. The overall goal is to reduce the risk of reoffending in the context of mental illness in consultation and collaboration with other service providers, including the Child Adolescent Forensic Service (CAFS).The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Aboriginal Mental Health Worker to support Aboriginal children, young people and their families working with the Child and Adolescent Forensic Service in the community or at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The successful candidate will provide social, emotional, cultural, and/or mental health support to young people and their families through a case management model.Provide social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and/or mental health care to Aboriginal children, young people and their families who are clients of CAFS.Provide cultural liaison and family engagement where relevant and provide cultural interpretations to the broader CAFS teams.With an intrinsic understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs and ways of knowing, help the broader team to be aware of issues facing Aboriginal children and young people and their families.Facilitate connections to local Aboriginal organisations and services for Aboriginal CAFS and Youth Detention clients and provides advice to CAFS on Aboriginal cultural and local family issues.Support Aboriginal children, young people and their families/carers to encourage and facilitate access to appropriate mental health and other services and provide education on the benefits of ongoing treatment and engagement in mental health and other programs.Work within a multidisciplinary environment to contribute to and enhance the provision of mental health assessments and relevant interventionsMaintain accurate and up-to-date case notes, documentation, and reports in compliance with organisational policies and requirements.Selection CriteriaCertificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor in Mental Health or progression to formal qualifications in Mental Health.Aboriginality.Demonstrated experience working with addiction or mental health with young people.Minimum 2 years'' experience in a similar position.Ability to work full-time.BenefitsExtra 5 days leave per year pro rataAnnual leave loading at 17.5%Access to training and professional developmentDiscounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank PrivateSalary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home payInsurance cover to and from workEmployee Assistance ProgramHow To ApplyClick apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.Position Closes: 24 July 2025Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244At CentrecareChildren feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. 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