Recovery-Focused CMHP: Part-Time (Shepparton)

Mind Australia Limited; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Meal and Entertainment allowance up to

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner for a permanent part-time position in the Shepparton area to support Youth Prevention and Recover Care (YPARC). You will provide recovery-oriented, one-to-one and group support to young people living with mental ill health, working with families and carers, and linking to local services.

The role draws on your lived experience and qualifications in mental health or related fields, and requires flexibility to participate in the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Social Welfare, Housing or Healthcare or Government sectors.
• Has a lived/living experience of mental distress and recovery and understanding of, and ability and willingness to, contribute this Lived Expertise in working towards greater social impact.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying theoretical approaches and practices including family inclusive practice, trauma informed theory, CBT, MI and harm reduction therapy.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to return to a place of residence and a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
• Plan and develop group work programs to build skills and support transitions back to the community.
• Support family and carer roles with information, education and referrals.
• Contribute to day-to-day operations of the residential service including housekeeping duties.

Skills

Experience in Community Services

Lived experience

Trauma-informed practice

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Harm reduction therapy

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field

Job description

Mind Australia is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner for a permanent part-time position in the Shepparton area to support Youth Prevention and Recover Care (YPARC). You will provide recovery-oriented, one-to-one and group support to young people living with mental ill health, working with families and carers, and linking to local services.

The role draws on your lived experience and qualifications in mental health or related fields, and requires flexibility to participate in the