Community Mental Health Practitioner

Mind Australia Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

CommBank banking benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioner to deliver outreach support across the Southern Adelaide area in a permanent, full-time role. You will work with clients in their homes and community, helping them build skills and independence while supporting recovery goals.

Travel is required, and a fleet vehicle is provided. The service supports people with mental health challenges using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in mental health or related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience and expertise working with people with mental health issues and families/carers.
• Awareness/understanding of the NDIS is desirable.
• Understanding of available community services, networks and supports.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to build independent living skills and lead meaningful lives using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach.
• Engage with clients to identify needs and connect them with mental health, physical health, housing, education and employment services.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and support networks using family-inclusive practices.
• Assist clients in transitioning to NDIS and navigating supports.
• Help clients secure and maintain safe, stable, and sustainable housing.

Skills

Advocacy

Collaboration

Facilitation

Evaluation

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field

Job description

• Deliver outreach support to empower people experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals and live independently
• Permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday)
• Work vehicle provided for business use
• Outreach-based role providing support across the Southern Adelaide area

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for almost 50 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and self-motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. This permanent, full-time outreach role offers an exciting opportunity to provide support in clients’ homes and the community, helping them build skills, strengthen connections, and increase independence.

In this role, you will work with clients to achieve their recovery goals, build confidence and skills for safe community living, enhance social connections, and support overall wellbeing. As the position involves travel across the community, a fleet vehicle will be provided.

About the Service

Mind Australia’s Outreach Psychosocial Services South Australia (OPSSA) provide person-centred psychosocial support to help people experiencing mental health challenges live independently and well in the community. The service supports people to achieve their recovery goals, build daily living skills and community connections, and transition to longer-term supports, including NDIS services where appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Support clients to build independent living skills and lead meaningful lives using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach.
• Engage with clients to identify needs and connect them with appropriate services, including mental health, physical health, housing, education, and employment.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks using family-inclusive practices.
• Support clients in transitioning to NDIS and navigating available supports.
• Assist clients to secure and maintain safe, stable, and sustainable housing.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• Awareness and understanding of the NDIS is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.
• Skills and experience in advocacy, collaboration, facilitation, evaluation, and problem solving.
• Valid Australian Driver's licence.

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income.
• Workplace Banking Portal with access to banking and lifestyle benefits through CommBank.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport with access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.

Position Description

PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (NAPSS ICSS) 20240415.pdf

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email [e-mail]

Kathryn Cousins, Service Manager
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The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.