Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 9th 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.
The Supported Independent Living (SIL) service operates in the context of the local community to support people living with psychosocial disability/dual disability/complex needs to achieve their better life goals which reflects Mind’s Model of Recovery oriented practice, dual disability framework, human rights and least restrictive practice. The SIL service operates in various areas across the state.
We are seeking a permanent, full time Lead Practitioner - SIL Residential for the 3 client SIL residential home in Toowoomba operating on a 24/7 basis. Your strong leadership skills are required for this fast paced environment to support and mentor a multi-disciplinary team providing quality, evidenced based outcomes to clients, families and carers.
To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now - reference number 14245. 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.