Empower lives. Champion recovery. Be part of real change.

At Uniting Communities, we believe in building compassionate, connected communities where everyone can thrive. We are currently seeking a passionate Mental Health Recovery Coach to join our Forensic Mental Health Service (FMHS) team based in Gilles Plains.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Recovery Coach, you’ll provide person-centred, recovery-oriented support to individuals facing complex mental health challenges. Working closely with our Senior Social Worker, you will empower clients to identify goals, develop resilience, and build meaningful lives beyond diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

Build strong, empathetic relationships with residents

Facilitate individual and group recovery sessions

Co-develop personalised recovery and wellness plans

Provide advocacy and coordinate referrals to community resources

Deliver crisis intervention and support

Promote mental health awareness and lead psycho-educational workshops

Maintain accurate records and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

What You’ll Bring

Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health (or equivalent)

Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health support

Deep understanding of recovery principles, wellness planning, and trauma-informed care

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, client-focused team

Desirable: Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

About Us:

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Our Benefits

In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay

Annual Flu Vaccination

Purchased Leave

1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff

1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

Early Intervention & Psychosocial Support Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health Insurance plans

Discounts on Mobiles and Internet plans

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and your passion for working in this field and a current resume.

Your Application

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this role is high demand and will be filled quickly!

Closing date: Sunday, 17th August 2025 (subject to change).

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.