Community Mental Health Practitioner — Recovery & Outreach

Mentis Assist; Frankston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Regular supervision

Modern office in Frankston

Diversity & lived experience

Job summary

Mentis Assist is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner in Frankston to join our Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response team. This full-time role supports people experiencing mental illness and psychosocial disability through outreach, advocacy and coordinated care.

The role involves building recovery plans, supporting daily living and community participation, and working with families and carers. Fixed-term until 30 June 2027, with potential extensions depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in mental health or related field.
• At least two years of experience in mental health.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, person-centred psychosocial support.
• Support recovery goals and independence.
• Develop and monitor individual recovery plans.
• Coordinate with families, clinicians and community services.
• Maintain accurate case notes and manage risk.
• Navigate clients through NDIS when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Risk assessment

Empathy

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent

Social Work or Psychology or Occupational Therapy or Community Services

NDIS knowledge

Job description

Mentis Assist is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner in Frankston to join our Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response team. This full-time role supports people experiencing mental illness and psychosocial disability through outreach, advocacy and coordinated care.

The role involves building recovery plans, supporting daily living and community participation, and working with families and carers. Fixed-term until 30 June 2027, with potential extensions depending on funding.