Senior Mental Health Recovery Specialist

7 days ago


Bunbury, Western Australia Richmond Wellbeing Full time
About the Role

Richmond Wellbeing, a leading WA mental health organisation, seeks a Senior Mental Health Recovery Specialist to provide support and facilitate developing consumers' skills in maintaining tenure in the community.

This role provides an environment within our accommodation facility that enables consumers to confidently embark on a journey of recovery and attain their desired life. Under the guidance of our Service Manager, you will form part of the Senior Leadership team on site.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Consumer Support & Recovery
    • Develop and maintain personalized recovery plans in line with policies, promoting essential life skills.
    • Engage families, carers, and significant others in the recovery planning process, respecting consumer consent.
    • Handle critical incidents following organisational policies and procedures.
    • Facilitate recovery-oriented group programs and 1:1 counselling sessions to support mental health and wellbeing.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Supervise Recovery Support Workers and ensure accurate, timely documentation of consumer information.
    • Contribute to policy and procedure development and promote best practices in mental health recovery.
    • Prepare monthly rosters, manage petty cash, and attend essential team meetings.
    • Assist the Service Manager with reporting and compliance requirements.
    • Work as part of a leadership team directed by the Service Manager, with the capabilities and willingness to take on higher duties as required.
  • Recovery Planning & Evaluation
    • Create person-centered recovery plans and crisis management strategies, reviewing them regularly.
    • Develop therapeutic relationships with consumers and support them in setting and achieving recovery goals.
    • Work effectively and in partnership with clinical partners and external stakeholder agencies to build the capacity of the service to meet the needs of our consumers.
About You

To be considered for this role, you must possess relevant qualifications and experience. This includes:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant human services field and substantial experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in mental health, with case management and counselling skills.
  • Knowledge and practice in mental health recovery principles and understanding community and primary health care sectors.
  • Experience working in residential settings with people experiencing mental ill health (desirable).
  • Proven ability in group facilitation and conflict management.
  • Familiarity with relevant mental health agencies and administrative tasks like rostering.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with consumers, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain flexible boundaries that support a transparent, recovery-focused environment.
About Richmond Wellbeing

We are a leading WA mental health organisation providing inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. Our mission is to support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing.

Salary & Benefits

This full-time role offers a salary range of $70,000-$90,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a range of benefits including:

  • Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment.
  • Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses from your salary before tax.
  • Four weeks annual leave, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Two additional leave days per calendar year.
  • Long service leave benefits after 5 years' service.
  • Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement.


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