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• Exciting new outreach service
• Full Time Opportunity | West Gippsland area

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 full time permanent opportunity has become available within our Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response Service (EIPSRS) working in collaboration with our clinical partner Latrobe Health. This role will work across the West Gippsland catchment area and potential other Gippsland regions as required.

EIPSRS is an tailored to meet individual needs. This service is delivered through outreach and will outreach service that provides a person centred approach to recovery which is have responsibility for working with clients in a designated geographic area. The EIPSRS model is delivered through a mobile service focusing on supporting people to achieve better life goals.

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, this role covers a Monday – Friday roster and will see you out and about in the community engaging directly with clients in a Mind provided car supported by technology enabling successful mobile working.

Duties

• Provide direct support to individual clients, delivering high quality service and facilitating positive educational and social experiences
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of services as they relate to clients’ needs to ensure a co-ordinated and integrated response to the client’s recovery goals
• Deliver group sessions and learning activities
• Assist clients in building networks with their families and community services
• Work autonomously and competently across a variety of digital platforms

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, clinical providers and key stakeholders
• Relevant experience in facilitating group activities for clients experiencing mental ill health
• Previous experience working with people with complex mental health issues and their families and carers
• Strong understanding of available community services, networks and supports
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field as designated by Mind

What’s on offer

• Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements - opportunity to work from home
• Company provided vehicle available for personal use
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO’s)
• Learning, development and career opportunities

Interested?

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.