Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 16th Apr 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 focuses on supporting individuals with mental health issues within a framework of recovery that is focused on strengths and capabilities; including supporting clients to develop and maintain a sustainable lifestyle that has meaning and value, actively participate in community, manage day-to-day activities and reduce social isolation. This is achieved through enhancing client’s independent living skills and establishing or maintaining a positive connection with support networks.
We are seeking several passionate Community Mental Health Practitioners for casual opportunities in the Adelaide area to provide services to clients, families and carers in line with Mind’s My Better Life Model. You will be working on a personalised support program that provides recovery oriented services to people living with mental ill health in the community.
To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now - reference number 14267. Online applications must be submitted by the close 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.