Mental Health Worker - Your LINC

Your LINC aims to support people accessing mental health services to regain their level of wellbeing and functioning by building capacity and reducing distress and crisis so that they can achieve optimal health, quality of life and independence over the long term.

• Permanent, Part time 0.8 FTE | Location: Noarlunga
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Level 4, $43.08 per hour + super + PBI salary packaging

The Role

This is a permanent part-time position (0.8 FTE) based in Noarlunga, operating on a 7-day rotating roster. Standard working hours are 9:00 am to 5:06 pm, within the Your LINC program.

As a Mental Health Worker in this role, you will provide person-centred psychosocial support to individuals and, where appropriate, their families and carers. This includes supporting goal setting, exit planning, and assisting with applications and transitions to NDIS services.

What you need to bring

Essential

• Certificate IV level qualification in Mental Health (non-clinical) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs, and with their families and carers.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise to meet client service delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in documenting client case notes and working with electronic data bases.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS eligibility, application, and transition processes.
• Great interpersonal and listening skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with the recovery framework and taking a trauma informed approach to practice.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and de-escalate crises.
• Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check.

Desirable

• Degree in relevant Human Services discipline.
• Experience using Penelope electronic client management system.

Special Conditions

• Flexibility is essential in this role - some work outside of standard hours may be required.
• Willingness to take part in Centacare’s fleet car program or grey fleet your personal vehicle.

What's in it for you

• Competitive remuneration SCHADS Level 4, $41.52 per hour + Super.
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer.
• Generous salary packaging options available.
• Discounted Health Insurance with BUPA.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ability to participate in a range of quality and special interest forums.
• Quality accredited and reputable organisation.

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

If you have a passion for supporting people with their mental health recovery and wellbeing, please submit your application for consideration. Your application should include a cover letter and resume as one document outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday, 4 May 2025.

To access a copy of the position description or to submit your application please click on the ‘Apply’ button.

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tim Davis (Manager, Your LINC South), on 08 8303 6601.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.