• Reference number: 14208
• Work with a dynamic team that supports clients to achieve their life goals through recovery-orientated care
• Permanent role | Part time 30 hours/week, 24/7 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 Care Units (CCU) program provides intensive treatment and recovery support in a residential setting (up to two years) to help people stabilise their mental health and gain the skills necessary to move back into the community. Clients are provided care by a 24/7 clinical team and Mind staff who focus on supporting development of social and daily living skills as well as building confidence to live independently.

We have a permanent, part time (30 hours per week) opportunity for a self-motivated, empathetic Community Mental Health Practitioner to work on a 24/7 rotating roster in the Cairns area. You will deliver person-centred, recovery oriented support to clients and ensure identified goals and aspirations are aligned with individual recovery plans.

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 to suit your lifestyle!
• Learning, development and career opportunities.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click "Apply Now" to visit our website. Online applications must be submitted by the closing date.

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 NDIS Worker Screening Check.

A position description is attached.