• Opportunity to work in a residential program to support clients with mental ill health
• Fixed term role until November 2021| Full time 24/7 Rotating Roster
• Cairns Location

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

Mind’s Sub-Acute short stay Adult Step-Up and Step-Down (ASUSD) program is delivered through partnerships with QLD hospital networks. Adults between the ages of 25 – 65 years are able to access specialist clinical mental health staff 24 hours a day whilst supporting connections with family and friends as well as learning strategies to live fulfilling lives within their community. ASUSD’s provide a schedule of group activities alongside individual 1:1 support based on strengths and goals identified in recovery plans.

We are seeking a motivated, experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner for a fulltime, fixed term (until November 2021) opportunity in Cairns on a 24/7 rotating roster. You will deliver person-centred services to clients, families and carers and assist individuals to recover from mental health challenges by developing life skills in a residential setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients by delivering high quality service and facilitating positive educational and social experiences.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
• Operate collaboratively with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated and integrated response to the client’s recovery goals.
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Contribute to day to day operations of a residential service by undertaking housekeeping duties.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, issues relating to homelessness, complex needs, and interacting with families and carers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS and Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with agencies, clinical providers and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise to meet customer service delivery requirements.

Benefits

• Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits.
• Generous annual leave loading benefits.
• Learning, development and career opportunities.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click apply now - reference number 14227.

We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.