• Casual - 24/7 rotating roster
• Multiple opportunities to work across two different services
• Cairns location
• Provide direct and meaningful support

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

The Community Mental Health Practitioner (CMHP) is responsible for delivery of person centred services to clients, families & carers in line with Mind’s model of Recovery Oriented Practice and underpinned by the values of Mind Australia.

Mind is looking for innovative and dynamic casuals to join two of our services in Cairns working in partnership with Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

Cairns Adult Step Up Step Down (SUSD)

The Cairns Adult SUSD is a twelve bed residential service offering a short term (up to 28 days) recovery focused residential service for people who are either leaving acute mental health care, or who would benefit from 24 hour support to avoid a hospital admission.

Cairns Community Care Unit (CCU)

The Community Care Unit (CCU) is for individuals who are over 18 years of age and who have complex needs that require more intensive, extended, residential rehabilitation assistance.

Duties

• Provide direct support to individual customers
• Engage with customers to fully understand their need for assistance
• Work with families and carers at the time of transition back to community
• Undertake group work
• Work with local service providers

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Cert IV in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field as designated by Mind)
• Previous experience of working successfully with young people or related experience
• The ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience in working in a recovery orientated framework
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the use of Microsoft/other software

Benefits

• Supportive Team Environment
• Attractive Not For Profit salary packaging benefits
• Learning, development and career opportunities

How to apply

To obtain a position description visit Jobs@Mind - reference number #12816.

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 National Police Check.