Youth Mental Health Worker jobs

About the Program

The Youth Enhanced Service (YES) provides a service to young people at risk of, or who are experiencing mental illness. YES is designed to increase service access to improve the chances of recovery and longer term social and emotional health and wellbeing. YES engages with young people, their family and carers to improve their knowledge and understanding of the impact of mental illness.

About the Role

The Youth Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing assertive case management, education and support to young people. This position has a particular focus on implementing and reviewing the care plan, assessment of family needs, joint engagement of young person and family, addressing the psycho-social needs of the family and mediation if required.

This position is based in Tennant Creek, NT.

What we are looking for

• Relevant formal qualifications in Social Work or a related field

• A working history within the Youth Mental Health Sector and/or lived experience will be highly regarded.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing, case note writing, case coordination, facilitating meeting and education sessions.

• Proven skills in the provision of mental health care to young people, including engagement, risk assessments, case management, support and liaison with family and other networks.

• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/

Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 14 July 2026

Interviews on: Rolling interviews

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

TENNANT CREEK

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.

In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.