Youth Mental Health Practitioner – Recovery-Focused

Mind Australia Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Practice Development coaching

Workplace Banking Portal (CommBank)

Job summary

Mind Australia Limited in Parkville is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to support young people (16–25) with recovery-oriented, individual and group interventions. Roles require a 7-day rotating roster with sleep-over shifts, delivering supports across local service networks.

We expect a Certificate IV in mental health or related field, plus experience in recovery planning and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in mental health or related field.
• Experience assessing needs and planning recovery using evidence-informed approaches.
• Experience working with people with mental health issues and families.
• NDIS knowledge desirable.
• Understanding of community services and supports.
• Vaccinations and CPR/First Aid evidence obtained.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their needs and connect to local supports.
• Support families with information, education and referrals.
• Build referral pathways to maintain community supports.
• Contribute to a culturally safe workforce and service environment.

Skills

Assess needs

Recovery planning

Collaborative work

Mental health experience

Education

Certificate IV or higher in mental health/related field

Job description

Mind Australia Limited in Parkville is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to support young people (16–25) with recovery-oriented, individual and group interventions. Roles require a 7-day rotating roster with sleep-over shifts, delivering supports across local service networks.

We expect a Certificate IV in mental health or related field, plus experience in recovery planning and collaborative care.