Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program Worker, Youth Prevention and Recovery Care

Join an internationally recognised mental health service Be part of the launch of the recent Youth Prevention and Recovery Care service YPARC Psychosocial Rehabilitation Staff Casual Pool About

The Role Barwon Health is launching a new Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) service, an innovative 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.

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.

We Are Looking For





- Passionate and motivated professionals who are committed to supporting young people on their recovery journey. Genuine belief in recovery, strengths-based practice and the ability to build positive, therapeutic relationships with young people experiencing mental health challenges.
- 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 setting.
- Relevant qualification in Mental Health, Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Youth Work or a related field (desirable).

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

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)

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All Appointments Are Subject To Satisfactory Police Record Check, Immunisation Status Clearance, Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Application closing date: Friday 30, October 2026. Internal Applicants should sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.

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