About Mentis Assist

For over 30 years Mentis Assist has supported people with severe and enduring mental illness and those experiencing extreme social and economic disadvantage to experience a full and meaningful life.

The Opportunity

Community Mental Health Practitioners and Peer Workers in the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) program provide recovery oriented, strengths based outreach psychosocial support to people experiencing mental illness. Our team provides community based outreach and also works closely with Peninsula Health clinical mental health services to provide care coordination. Our team also supports eligible clients to apply for the National Disability Scheme. (NDIS).

This is a rewarding opportunity to support and empower individuals with mental health issues to live a meaningful life by strengthening self determination, identity, independence and hope.

The position is based in Frankston and supports clients living in the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside and Frankston areas.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to join our dedicated team. Applicants must have experience in providing trauma informed and person centred practice to provide a framework for assessment and planning of services.

Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health (Cert IV minimum), Social Work, Alcohol and Other Drug, Peer Work, Community Services, Psychology or Occupational Therapy.
• 2 years minimum experience working in the mental health field.
• Valid driver's licence

Benefits

Mentis Assist offers salary packaging, an Employee Assistance Program, professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements. Staff are provided with a laptop, mobile phone, and access to pool cars.

Please indicate what role you are applying for in your application.

Prior to submitting an application, applicants must view the position description which is available on the Mentis Assist web site.

www.mentisassist.org.au under Work With Us - Current vacancies.

Applications that do not address the key selection criteria (found in the position description) in a separate document will not be considered for interview.

All applicants must provide proof of identity and qualifications, Appointment to a role will not be undertaken until the successful completion of reference checks, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

For further information call Rachel Anthony or Jayne Parish on 5970 5000.