Community Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Mind Australia Limited Full time

Overview

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.

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 Metro South Brisbane, with flexibility to work from 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.
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) for full-time employees.
- 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 498450. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 30 October 2025. 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

Tracey.Hocking at mindaustralia.org.au

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

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.

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