• Support Coordination
• Recovery Orientated Practice
• Williamstown Location
• Permanent
• Full Time

Mind Australia Limited is one of the country'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

Service delivery to our clients is our first priority! As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing recovery focused mental health services, customer wellbeing and ensure our clients and their families have the support and services they need to achieve their goals. Knowledge of the Fee for Service NDIS or TAC models are essential.

You will:

• Bringing your knowledge and experience of the Fee for Service (NDIS) or TAC models
• Support customer wellbeing by providing personalised support coordination services or other Fee for Service support
• Assist customers to define their goals and aspirations identified in NDIS plans
• Undertake necessary assessments in line with the customers funding, need and choices
• Provide information, advice, support and mentoring to families and carers to assist them to access services relevant to their health and social needs

Skills & experience

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field
• Work within a recovery oriented framework to support individuals, families and carers
• Develop strength based assessments with clients
• Facilitate the re-engagement and maintenance of family and carer relationships
• Develop daily living skills and capacity for self-care

Benefits

• Learning, development and career opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Not For Profit salary packaging benefits

How to apply

To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now - reference number 12906 . Online applications must be submitted by the close date advertised. Please contact the person below for more information.

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.