• Empower clients with mental ill health with choice and control over their recovery outcomes and support services
• Fixed term 6 month roles | Part time 30 hours/week
• Work from Home & Melbourne Metro Location

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Allied Health service offers a range of specialist supports and clinical services that aim to maximise recovery outcomes for clients with complex mental health and dual disabilities in the community. The multidisciplinary Allied Health team delivers holistic centered based, assertive outreach, one-to-one and shared supports, group work facilitation, online and telehealth services to clients, families and carers in a person-centred, integrated stepped care framework that targets individual needs. Services include clinical assessments, psychological therapies, streamlined referrals, access to service provider networks, mental health counselling, care coordination, NDIS planning, resources and information, education and vocational assistance, and recreational activities to empower clients to have choice and control over their services and recovery goals.

We are  seeking self-motivated, compassionate Allied Health Assistants for a 6 month fixed term, part time (30 hours per week) opportunities to work remotely in a newly created role in the Melbourne metropolitan area. You will play an integral role supporting clients with ongoing support needs, assisting them to meet identified goals through one-to-one supports in their home or out in the community. Under the direction of an Allied Health Clinician including Occupational Therapist and Psychologist, deliver therapeutic supports in line with client’s therapy plan.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality outreach services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
• Support clients to remain in their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
•  Proactively work with the client to identify barriers to meeting their goals and support them to creatively develop sustainable solutions.
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to client’s recovery goals.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• Capability to implement therapeutic, recovery oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice.
• Ability to plan, implement and prioritise to meet customer service delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS, Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits up to $15,900pa.
• Flexible work arrangements - opportunity to work from home.
• Learning, development and career opportunities.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now to visit Mind Careers - reference number 493384.

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.