Psychosocial Recovery Practitioner

Stride; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Based in South Adelaide

Permanent, part-time (0.8FTE)

Salary Packaging options (up to $15,9

Meals and entertainment allowance up 2

Leave loading 17.5%

Stride Rewards – discounts

Wellbeing leave day

Purchase up to 5 additional leave days

Paid parental leave

Supportive team environment

Training and career development

Job summary

Stride is seeking a part-time Mental Health Support role in Adelaide to provide recovery-oriented psychosocial support to people of all ages. You will work with clinicians, Peer Workers and GPs to deliver coordinated, person-centred care plans in a GP-integrated service.

The role requires a Certificate IV or higher in mental health or related fields, with experience in recovery planning and culturally safe practice. Eligible WWCC and NDIS screening are required.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or Alcohol and Other Drugs or higher (desirable).
• Experience providing psychosocial or recovery-oriented support to people with mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of housing, income support and NDIs/NDIS-related services.
• Skills in recovery planning and goal setting.
• Strong communication and engagement with people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Recovery-oriented support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Trauma-informed practice

Culturally safe practice

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health / Community Services / Alcohol & Other Drugs

Diploma or degree in community services / social science / psychology / social work

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.

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 healthrecovery,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Final closing date: 11 November 2026