• Deliver personalised support services & recovery-oriented care to people living with mental illness in the community
• Work vehicle provided for business use
• Fixed term until 30 June 2027 | Part time 30.4 hours/week, Monday to Thursday | Outreach Service to Cairns & Mareeba areas

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the Service

The Individual Recovery Support Program (IRSP) is an outreach service designed for service users aged 18 years and above with severe mental illness. Services are delivered through outreach into the community working collaboratively with clients in a designated geographical area to enhance recovery, improve wellbeing, achieve personal growth and develop daily living skills

About the role

We are seeking an independent, proactive and supportive Community Mental Health Practitioner for a fixed term, part time (30.4 hours per week) opportunity until June 2027 providing outreach services to the Cairns & Mareeba areas. You will work collaboratively with clients to achieve their recovery goals through non-clinical case management, care coordination, one-on-one holistic supports (face to face, virtual media and warm line telephone support), shared supports, group workshops and facilitation.

As the position requires travel, a fleet car is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Work with clients to return to a place of residence and a meaningful life supporting them through a staged approach.
• Plan and develop group work programs that will assist clients to build their skills, focus on their recovery and work towards transitioning back to their natural community.
• Facilitate, as appropriate, the re-engagement and maintenance of family and carer relationships.
• Make linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local supports for clients that facilitate them living the life of their choosing in their own community.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively showing initiative and flexibility.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.
• High level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, manage multiple complex tasks concurrently, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, childcare, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 497590. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 13 June 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Toni Hines – Service Manager
[email protected]

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected]

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (IRSP) 20250523.pdf