Mental Health Mentor

**Position**: Mental Health Mentor
**Location**: In-Person (Based in Adelaide)
**Type**: Casual
**Salary**: Dependent on experience

**About Us**:
BCOGNITIVE is a leading mental health and wellness organisation dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal mental and emotional health. We provide personalised, evidence-based programs and support to those navigating their mental health journeys. At BCOGNITIVE, we are committed to fostering a compassionate, inclusive, and supportive environment for all our clients while honouring and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds.

**Job Overview**:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Mentor to join our team. This role is open to individuals who bring a wealth of lived experience and an understanding of mental health challenges. As a Mental Health Mentor, you will provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship to various clients. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide one-on-one mentoring sessions, offering emotional support, guidance, and coping strategies.
- Assist clients in identifying their mental health goals, working together to develop and implement action plans.
- Promoting well-being and social inclusion.
- Foster a safe, supportive space for clients to express themselves openly, with respect for their values and traditions.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Offer resources, referrals, and tools.
- Track and document client progress, ensuring confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Stay informed about mental health challenges affecting various communities, contributing to BCOGNITIVE’s ongoing commitment to inclusive support services.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Proven experience in a mentoring or mental health support role.
- Strong understanding of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma, with the ability to incorporate cultural context into support strategies.
- Empathetic, patient, and able to establish strong, trusting client relationships.
- Experience with behavioural health programs or therapeutic interventions is a bonus.
- Knowledge of cultural perspectives on mental health and healing practices is a bonus.
- Excellent communication, both written & verbal, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Required certifications and checks:

- Certificate IV Mental Health or equivalent is essential
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate (or working towards) is desirable
- First Aid & CPR
- Full Driver’s Licence
- NDIS Screening Check
- NDIS Orientation Module
- Working with Children’s Check
- Certificate IV in Individual Support or equivalent

**Why Join BCognitive?**
- Be part of a mission-driven team that promotes wellness and mental health through a culturally inclusive approach.
- Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values diversity and cultural understanding.
- Opportunities for professional development.

**How to Apply**:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. In your cover letter, please highlight your approach to mentoring in the context of mental health.

BCOGNITIVE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.47 - $40.05 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Certificate IV Mental Health?

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Mentoring: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/03/2025