
Community Mental Health Practitioner
Mind Australia
Posted 5 days ago
Join our team and make a difference!
Empower young people (12–25) recovering from mental health challenges to rebuild confidence and strengthen connections in their community.
- Permanent full-time role | Monday to Friday
- Base Salary from $76,372 + Super 12%, with salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay
- Outreach-based role across Cairns
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 role
We are seeking a compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioner to support young people (12–25) experiencing, or recently recovered from, a first episode of psychosis. In this permanent full-time role, you will provide primarily outreach support across Cairns, with flexibility to work from the office or home as needed. You’ll help young people achieve recovery goals, build independence, and engage in education, employment, and community life.
Working closely with families, carers, and clinical teams, you will deliver one-on-one and group support, coordinate care, and provide guidance and referrals, making a real difference in the lives of young people and their communities.
Key responsibilities
- Support young people to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
- Engage clients using brief interventions, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and family-inclusive practice.
- Plan and facilitate group programs to build young people’s skills, confidence, and community connections.
- Support families and carers with education, information, and referrals.
- Collaborate with local service providers to connect young people with mental health, physical health, education, employment, housing, and social connections.
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 supporting young people with complex mental health needs, ideally in outreach or community settings.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
- Current, unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a registered roadworthy vehicle.
- Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.
Benefits
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
- Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
- Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
Interested?
To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498448. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 30 October 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.
For more information, please contact:
Tracey Hocking, General Manager, Complex Care National Services
Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email [email protected]
Position Description
PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (EPPS) 20250930.pdf
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.
About Mind Australia
This organization is engaged in the provision of mental health services. It was founded in the year of 1974, and its registered head office is located in Collingwood, state of Victoria, Australia. The organization is a leading provider of community mental health services. It supports its clients to live independent, productive and purposeful lives. Its range of services include: personalized support services, residential and prevention and recovery care (PARC) services, family and carer services, group support services and care coordination services. Its approach focuses on proactive and purposeful engagement to build trusting relationships between staff and clients. The company is committed to provide and assist consumers and carers to access individually tailored services and resources which enable them to live well.
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