• Exciting new job opportunity at a newly formed Medicare Mental Health Centre in Redcliffe, Queensland
• Diverse and inclusive values-based organisation that prides itself on being flexible and supportive
• Attractive salary packaging options and professional development budget

About the role

• Providing psychosocial supports which assist participants in their individual recovery and building independence through SMART goal setting
• Providing outreach support alongside participants with complex needs in their own homes and in the community, this includes actively supporting participants to attend a range of appointments with services such as Centrelink, Department of Housing and Hospital and Health services

• Engage in recovery-oriented, person-driven goal planning and regular review of shared support plans both within Communify’s Medicare Mental Health Centre services and external providers
• Undertake and/or regularly review comprehensive Biopsychosocial assessments with participants
• Build positive working relationships and engage in effective communication with Communify’s Medicare Mental Health Centres multi-disciplinary team and other programs to ensure integrated, seamless service delivery for participants
• Ensure all processing and reporting requirements are performed to a consistently high standard and within specific timeframes
• Contribute to the successful running of the Medicare Mental Health Centre through a willingness to support team members and leadership in times of change

Role criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Allied Health
• Registration with AASW or relevant registration body
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting participants through the key responsibilities outlined above – in particular, developing Recovery Plans to support participants in identifying and achieving their goals and undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments (must speak to this in cover letter).
• Experience and knowledge around strength-based, trauma-informed support and recovery-oriented frameworks and a well-articulated framework for practice
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Additional requirements

• A current open QLD driver’s license.
• Working with Children card and Working with People with a Disability check (or the ability to obtain one) is mandatory.

About Communify

Communify is committed to supporting people across all life stages and experiences to lead active, health and socially connected lives. We provide programs and services in areas of aged care, children, family and individual support, mental health, disability, housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol recovery and NDIS. Through our Neighbourhood Centres and Community development Programs we also offer Emergency Relief, Social Inclusion activities, Food security, Multicultural Support, Community Gardens and Venue Hire.

Incentives include

• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits
• Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Strong commitment to regular and meaningful supervision
• Professional development budget and dedication to supporting the learning and growth of staff members
• Diverse and inclusive values-based organisation that prides itself on being flexible and supportive

About Communify’s Medicare Mental Health Centre

Communify’s Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHC) are safe and welcoming spaces that provide high-quality mental health supports delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and people with a lived experience of mental health. Funded by Brisbane North PHN, the centres provide free, integrated support over extended hours for individuals with moderate to severe mental health concerns and complex life circumstances, as well as support for careers and families.

A key element of Communify’s Medicare Mental Health Centres integrated service delivery is our psychosocial program, which delivers high-quality support to those whose complex mental health concerns have a significant impact on daily life and wellbeing. Communify’s MMHC psychosocial program provides support for up to 12 months to eligible participants with a strong focus on delivering recovery-oriented services in participants’ communities.

How to Apply

Please apply via our careers website by reading the position description attached which outlines the Position Objective, Duties and Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. Apply by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button. Please include a resume and cover letter responding to the selection criteria. Applications accepted by 11pm on the closing date.