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About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just 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.
Integrated Primary Mental Health Care program
The Integrated Primary Mental Health Care model program provides a stepped care approach to deliver mental health therapy to individuals experiencing mild to moderate signs of mental illness. Support will focus on individuals in hard-to-reach areas, who are unable to afford better access, at risk of suicide. The program delivers to all ages from 6 years.
A few specifics:
* Refer and assisting clients to access appropriate specialist services and support groups.
* Evaluate efficacy of interventions and modifying safety, support and recovery plans where necessary.
* Provide information and education to clients, carers, families and other service providers, individually and through group facilitation.
* Provide quality outreach services to clients in the region which will include the preparation of, and participation in, individual case work, focus groups, community events and community partnerships.
* Provide and/or arranging support for families and carers where appropriate.
* Promote mental health services and resources pertaining to the mental health and wellbeing for clients.
* Provide low intensity early interventions that focus on support, education and skill development to improve the ability of persons to self-manage and avoid escalation of their issues.
Selection Criteria
* Minimum Diploma level in the field of Mental Health, Community Services, Counselling or Social Work
* Bachelor's degree in Counselling or Psychology or equivalent.
* 1-2 years' experience in a mental health related service
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding around case managing vulnerable, disadvantaged and complex needs clients
* Experience and/or understanding of working with remote Aboriginal communities and their unique needs
* An understanding of working within a stepped care approach to mental health
* Ability to communicate and network with a range of stakeholders.
* Computer literate with the ability to work with a range of databases.
* National Police Certificate.
* WA Driver's Licence.
* Valid Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one.
Benefits
* Regional zone allowance included in annual salary.
* Accommodation Support of $300 per week for 12 weeks.
* Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
* Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases take home pay.
* Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
* Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
* Access to professional development training.
* Insurance cover to and from work.
* Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
Click apply and attach your up-to-date resume and cover letter indicating the position you are applying to, addressing the selection criteria. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 28 September 2025
Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
If you would like further information about the position, please call Human Resources on
At Centrecare:
* Children 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
* We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.