Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 8th Jun 2021
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.
Mind operates Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short-Term Accommodation services for people with severe and enduring psychosocial disability and often dual disability. SIL residences are staffed 24/7 and funded through NDIS packages, clients are provided with individual supports in a residential setting and within a group when shared learning is seen to be beneficial. Services operate in the context of the local community with a focus on supporting people to achieve their better life goals.
We are seeking a passionate Community Mental Health Practitioner - Peer Practitioner for a permanent, part time (30 hours per week) opportunity in our new SIL Haven property in Laverton, opening end of August 2021, accommodating 16 residents. Working on a 24/7 rotating roster, you will utilise your lived experience of mental ill health to engage with clients by providing empathetic and positive support.
To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now - reference number 14373. 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.