• Join a mobile team of specialised Mind outreach workers
• Permanent Part Time (23 hours a week)
• Bendigo area | Join a Not for Profit truly living their values

Mind Australia Limited is one of Australia’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers. We have been supporting people dealing with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

A permanent part-time position has become available within our in our outreach team based in the Bendigo area. Mind’s Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response service (EIPSRS) is an outreach service that provides a person-centred approach to recovery which is tailored to meet individual needs. The EIPSRS model is delivered through a mobile service focusing on supporting people to achieve better life goals.

As a Peer Practitioner, this role will see you utilising your lived experience of mental ill health to engage directly with clients out and about in the community. You will provide empathetic and positive support to our clients, travelling across the Bendigo catchment in a Mind provided car supported by technology to enable successful mobile working practices.

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or other health related field as designated by Mind
• Lived experience of mental ill health and recovery to provide specialist services to clients, families, carers
• Experience working with people with complex mental health issues and their families and carers
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise to meet customer service delivery requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, supports and the NDIS
• Experience in the development and delivery of group work (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits
• Work vehicle provided
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Career and development opportunities