• Opportunity to provide psychosocial support to those suffering from ill mental health
• Permanent | Part time 4 days/week, 7 day Rotating Roster
• Cairns 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 Community Mental Health Practitioner will work with clients to define their individual goals and outcomes whilst providing individual and shared support within the residential Community Care Units (CCU). The practitioner ensures support services are aligned with client’s choices and aspirational wishes as identified in Individual Recovery plans.

We are seeking a permanent, part time (4 days per week on a rotating 7 day roster) to work in our Community Care residential unit in Cairns. This position will provide 1:1 and group supports that help build client skills so they are able to return to their community and live an independent quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients using targeted and integrated case managed responses.
• Support clients by delivering high quality service and facilitating positive educational and social experiences.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.

• Operate collaboratively with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated and integrated response to the client’s recovery goals.

• Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.

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 who have complex needs and experienced interacting with families and carers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with agencies, clinical providers and key stakeholders.
• Relevant experience in facilitating group activities for clients experiencing mental ill health.

Benefits

• Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits.
• 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 - reference number 14203. 

We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.