Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight

80 hours | Multiple positions available

Job Category

Allied Health Professional (generic)

Req Id

8589

About The Role

- Join an internationally recognised mental health service
- Be part of the launch of the new Youth Prevention and Recovery Care service
- Support young people to build independence, recovery and community connection

Barwon Health is launching a new Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) service, an cutting-edge 10-bed sub-acute residential program supporting young people aged 16–25 years as an alternative to hospital admission or as a step-down from inpatient care.

YPARC delivers recovery-oriented, trauma-informed youth mental health care within a 24/7 supported, home-like environment focused on functional recovery, independence, wellbeing and meaningful community connection. The service brings together clinical, psychosocial rehabilitation and lived experience approaches to help young people build confidence, strengthen daily living skills and achieve their personal recovery goals.

As a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people to develop the skills, confidence and supports needed to live meaningful and connected lives. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide practical, emotional and psychosocial support through individual and group-based rehabilitation activities that promote recovery, independence and successful community participation.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver recovery-focused rehabilitation support through individual and group programs that build daily living skills, social connection, confidence, wellbeing and community participation.
- Create safe and therapeutic environments by providing practical assistance, mentoring and emotional support that reflects trauma-informed,



person-centred and recovery-oriented practice.
- Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to support goal setting, recovery planning and successful transition back into the community.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking passionate and motivated professionals who are committed to supporting young people on their recovery journey. You will bring a genuine belief in recovery, strengths-based practice and the ability to build positive, therapeutic relationships with young people experiencing mental health challenges.

You Will Also Demonstrate

- Experience supporting people experiencing mental ill-health, psychosocial challenges or recovery needs.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice principles.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to facilitate individual and group-based rehabilitation activities.
- A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to promoting independence, social inclusion and community participation.
- Flexibility to work across a 24/7 residential service environment.
- Relevant qualification in Mental Health, Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Youth Work or a related field (desirable).

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits





- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards. About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All Appointments Are Subject To

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Lily Rodriguez | Nurse Unit Manager | YPARC

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0401 560 860

Application closing date: Thursday 6, August 2026

Internal Applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

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📌 Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program Worker, Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong