Community Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Mind Australia Limited Full time
Overview

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 resilient and empathetic Community Mental Health Practitioner for a fixed-term, part-time role (average 25 - 30 hours per week) at our short-stay Step-Up Step-Down (Kwelena SUSD) residential service in Rockingham. This recovery-focused mental health service supports adults aged 18 to 64. Kwelena SUSD provides a safe, therapeutic environment that offers a 'step-up' alternative to hospital admission or a 'step-down' pathway from hospital back into the community.

In this role, you will deliver intensive person-centred, recovery-oriented support to help people work towards their wellbeing goals, develop independent living skills and daily routines, build confidence to live safely in the community, and strengthen social and community connections. This role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers.

Key responsibilities
  • Support people to return to the community and live independently.
  • Engage clients using brief interventions, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and family-inclusive practice.
  • Plan and deliver group programs to support recovery and skill-building.
  • Support families and carers with education, information, and referrals.
  • Collaborate with community services to ensure coordinated and integrated support.
  • Contribute to daily residential operations, including housekeeping duties.
What you'll bring
  • Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
  • Minimum 12 months' experience working in a similar mental health role.
  • Experience working with people with mental health challenges and complex needs, including families and carers.
  • Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
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 obtain a position description and apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 498209. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Friday 3 October 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Pradeep Satya, General Manager - Western Australia Operations

Pradeep.Satya@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind Australia is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (KSUSD) 20240419.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.


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