Community Mental Health Practitioner

Mind Australia Limited; Caboolture; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

CommBank program benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our Caboolture team, supporting young people aged 16–21 experiencing mental health challenges to achieve personal recovery goals. You will provide person-centred, recovery‑oriented support in a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and overnight shifts.

This fixed-term, part-time role (19 hours/week) offers an hourly rate of $40.49–$43.42 plus 12% super and benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Experience supporting young people with mental health challenges and interacting with families and carers.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
• A current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A Current Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening Check, or willingness to obtain.
• A current Australian Driver’s licence.
• Ability to provide evidence of required vaccinations in accordance with Queensland Health partnership requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused, person-centred support to young people in a residential setting.
• Support young people to develop daily living skills, routines, confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships that promote safety, trust, wellbeing and recovery.
• Support young people to strengthen their social and community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support individual goals.
• Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and internal/external services.
• Engage young people in meaningful one-on-one and group activities that support their personalised recovery goals.

Skills

Youth mental health support

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Job description

• Provide person-centred support to young people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them achieve their life goals
• Fixed-term, part-time (19 hours/week) until 1 December 2027 | 24/7 Rotating Roster
• Hourly rate $40.49 - $43.42 + Super 12% & Benefits
• Caboolture Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived 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 motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our Caboolture team, supporting young people aged 16–21 experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their personal recovery goals. You will provide person-centred and recovery-oriented support to help young people develop daily living skills, strengthen community connections and work towards their wellbeing goals across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, overnight shifts and sleepovers.

About the Service

The Youth Step-Up Step-Down (YSUSD) is a short-term, 24/7 residential service supporting young people aged 16-21 who are transitioning from hospital to community care or seeking to avoid hospitalisation. Delivered in partnership with the local health service, the program provides intensive support to help young people achieve their recovery goals, strengthen family and social connections, and build the skills and confidence to live safely and independently in the community.

Key responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused, person-centred support to young people in a residential setting.
• Support young people to develop daily living skills, routines, confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships that promote safety, trust, wellbeing and recovery.
• Support young people to strengthen their social and community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support individual goals.
• Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and internal/external services.
• Engage young people in meaningful one-on-one and group activities that support their personalised recovery goals.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Experience supporting young people with mental health challenges, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• An understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
• A current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A Current Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening Check (yellow card), or willingness to obtain.
• A current Australian Driver’s licence.
• Ability to provide evidence of required vaccinations in accordance with Queensland Health partnership requirements.

Benefits

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

For more information, please contact:

Danielle Toop, Service Manager - Caboolture Youth Step Up Step Down

[e-mail]

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

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.

Position Description

PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (YSUSD) 20250507.pdf