Psychosocial Recovery Practitioner

Stride Mental Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Meals and entertainment allowance

Leave loading 17.5%

Stride Rewards

Wellbeing leave day

Additional leave days (pro rata)

Paid parental leave support

Training and career development

Job summary

Stride Mental Health in Adelaide is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Adelaide Mental Health Multidisciplinary Service (MHMS) program. You will provide recovery‑oriented psychosocial support to people of all ages and work with clinicians, Peer Workers and GPs to deliver coordinated, person‑centred care plans.

The role is permanent, part‑time (0.8FTE) based in South Adelaide, with recognition under the SCHADS Award Level 4 plus super and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in a related field is desirable.
• Experience providing psychosocial or recovery-oriented support.
• Knowledge of housing, income support and the NDIS.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented psychosocial support to people of all ages.
• Work alongside clinicians, Peer Workers and GPs to deliver coordinated, person-centred care plans.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Recovery-oriented care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or Alcohol and Other Drugs

Diploma or degree in community services, social science, psychology, social work or related field

Tools

Client management systems

Job description

About Us

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

About Us

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition - it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We\'re here to Stride.

About The Service

The Adelaide Mental Health Multidisciplinary Service (MHMS) is a GP-integrated multidisciplinary service delivered across participating general practices in southern Adelaide for people of all ages experiencing complex mental health conditions and/or suicide distress. Stride is the commissioned service provider, with specialist input from Thorne Harbour Health and Clarity Health Care.

On Offer

• Based in South Adelaide
• Permanent, part time (0.8FTE)
• Paying on SCHADS Award Level 4 plus Super
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part‑time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

Role Overview

Work within the Adelaide Mental Health Multidisciplinary Service (MHMS) Program, a GP-integrated multidisciplinary service delivered across participating general practices in southern Adelaide for people of all ages experiencing complex mental health conditions and/or suicide distress. Stride is the commissioned service provider, with specialist input from Thorne Harbour Health and Clarity Health Care.

• Provide recovery-oriented psychosocial support to people of all ages, helping them address the practical and social factors that affect their mental health.
• Work alongside clinicians, Peer Workers and GPs to deliver coordinated, person-centred care plans.

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or Alcohol and Other Drugs (minimum) or a Diploma or degree in community services, social science, psychology, social work or a related field (desirable).
• Experience providing psychosocial or recovery-oriented support to people with mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of community services and support systems, including housing, income support and the NDIS.
• Skills in recovery planning and goal setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-employer team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage people with complex needs.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills, including use of client management systems.
• Commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice, including with LGBTIQA+ communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Experience supporting children, young people and families or working in or alongside general practice is desirable,
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
• Current driver's license

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

final closing date of 11 November 2026

Any queries please [e-mail]