Mental Health Worker

• Permanent, Part time (0.6 FTE) | Based in Mount Gambier
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Level 4 $ 44.58ph + super + PBI salary packaging

Support people in your community to build strength, stability, and hope.

Your New Role

As a Mental Health Worker, you'll support people experiencing mental health challenges to improve their wellbeing, build independence, and connect with community supports. You'll walk alongside individuals on their recovery journey—offering practical help, emotional support, and pathways to long-term stability.

You'll work across two support streams:

• Intensive Crisis Support (ICS) – short-term, high-intensity support to reduce distress and manage immediate challenges.
• Non-Acute Psychosocial Support (NAPS) – longer-term support to build resilience, explore NDIS options, and improve quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support through goal setting, recovery planning, and emotional encouragement.
• Help clients access services including health, housing, NDIS, and community supports.
• Support clients through crisis situations with calm, flexible, and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records using electronic systems.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, carers, and service providers.
• Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive, and responsive service environment.

Empower hope. Build resilience. Change lives.

What you'll bring

• Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent)
• Build trust and connection with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Understand trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Navigate community services, the NDIS, and support networks.
• Keep clear, confidential records and use digital systems confidently.
• First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

It's a bonus if you have these, but not essential

• Experience using a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach
• Ability to remain calm and responsive in a crisis

Other Requirement

• A current Working with Children Check from the Department of Human Services (DHS).
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours when needed.
• Willingness to travel and use a Centacare fleet car or your own vehicle.
• Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in crisis situations.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally safe practice, especially when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

See attached position description for full details.

Why Choose to work for Centacare

• SCHCADS Level 4 Social and Community Services classification $44.58 p/h + super
• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• Meal and entertainment card options available
• Make a real impact in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• Supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration and clear goals
• Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation helping the local community
• Ongoing training and development to support your growth
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Discounts on health insurance through Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.

To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.

How to Apply

If you have a passion for supporting people with their mental health recovery and wellbeing, please submit your application for consideration.

Your application should include a cover letter and resume as one document outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.

To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply Now' button.

Applications close 5:00pm on Friday, 31 October 2025.

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don't wait

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tim Davis, Manager Your LINC South, on

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.