As a Mental Health Recovery Practitioner at Richmind WA, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering residents on their journey towards recovery and achieving their desired quality of life. You'll cultivate therapeutic relationships with residents, their families, and significant others, delivering high-quality services aligned with Richmind WA’s values, mission, and vision. Your responsibilities will encompass facilitating group sessions, conducting personalised recovery work, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our services. Flexibility and adaptability are key as duties may vary in response to operational needs.

Job Description

People Accessing Our Services

• Promote contemporary attitudes and practices towards personal recovery and person-centered care.
• Identify and include family members, carers, and significant individuals in the consumer's support network as directed.
• Develop and implement recovery-focused group and individual programs for consumers accessing Richmind WA services.

Recovery Plan Support

• Collaboratively develop and regularly review meaningful recovery plans.
• Provide holistic services addressing total well-being, including physical health, in alignment with mental health outcome areas.
• Assist Recovery Support Workers in implementing actions towards consumer's recovery plan goals.
• Attend relevant clinical, administrative, and interagency meetings as necessary.

Group Facilitation

• Support planning and implementation of recovery-based support groups.
• Foster consumer participation in developing and leading co-produced and consumer-led groups.
• Facilitate groups based on experience, knowledge, and capability.

Service Operations

• Ensure timely completion of all documentation in accordance with Richmind WA policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in internal meetings, supervision sessions, and training activities.
• Contribute to maintenance of Richmind WA facilities and property.
• Address all incidents according to Richmind WA’s policies and procedures.

About the Service

Based in Orelia, CCU is a 20-bed facility that offers intensive, transitional support for people with complex mental health issues. The service is staffed 24/7, 7 days a week. Living well CCU partners with Cyrenian House and South Metro Mental Health to ensure the best support is provided to residents. We provide a tailored approach to meeting individual needs, with a person centred and recovery-based approach. Our practice is trauma-informed, ensuring physical, psychological and emotional safety for all residents.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You      

To be considered for this role, you will need to have;

Qualifications and Certificates

• Minimum Diploma or University Qualification in Mental Health or Human Service Discipline.

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• A current working with Children Check

• A valid Driver’s licence 

Skills and Experience

• Experience in working in mental health or community services setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment, promoting total wellbeing and holistic health services.
• Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Trauma informed practice skills and the understanding of the impact of trauma and literacy around trauma responses.
• Ability to facilitate emotional and personal recovery.
• Ability to hold hope for recovery.
• Positive attitude towards people experiencing mental distress.

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health recovery or as family members of people with a lived experience of recovery is desirable

This position is full time working 75 hours per fortnight and is based in Orelia.

About Us

Richmind WA is a leading West Australian mental health organisation, providing inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing. 

Our 2024-28 Strategic Plan, "Shaping the Future, Today," focuses on being a leader in transformative services, innovating to bridge gaps, influencing lasting system change, and creating a resilient future. We are committed to our core values: living and breathing recovery, being brave and exploring, putting people first, being passionate about inclusion and belonging, and listening deeply and learning. 

Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA.  We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations.

We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and staff. 

Why Join Us? 

 At Richmind WA, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to shape the future of mental wellbeing services and support mental wellbeing and recovery through the expertise, courage, and compassion of our people. 

Our exciting and rewarding careers offer: 

• Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment 
• Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses form your salary before tax, you pay less tax, your take home pay increase 
• Four weeks annual leave, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave, conditions apply 
• Two additional leave days, Birthday and Wellbeing leave, per calendar year 
• Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service 
• Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement 
• Access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Core Training is provided to all employees, staff and volunteers.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply now’ by the closing date.

Send in your cover letter and resume—tell us why you’re the perfect fit for the role! Be sure to address how your skills match the key responsibilities, and don’t forget to submit your application before the closing date.

The role will require the following certificates and licenses: 

• Current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than six months)
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• A current working with Children Check

• A valid Driver’s licence 

Have Questions?    

All inquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Recovery Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmind WA requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months. 

Richmind WA reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. 

Please note: Applications without cover letters will not be accepted