Community Mental Health Practitioner

Overview
Bring hope and empowerment to people experiencing mental health challenges Join our team in Cairns and support clients to achieve recovery goals, build independence, and thrive in their community.
Part-time 30.4 hours/week until 30 June 2025 | 24/7 Rotating Roster
Base salary from $76,372 (pro-rata) + Super 12% & Benefits
Cairns Location
Mind Australia strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
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 compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioner for a fixed-term, part-time opportunity (30.4 hours per week) at our Community Care Unit (CCU) in Cairns. You'll provide intensive, person-centred, recovery-oriented support to help people transition from hospital to community living. This role involves working on a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights, 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
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
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
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 apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498244. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Thursday 2 October 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Contact
Emma Sansom – Service Manager - Cairns CCU and ASUSD
Email:
Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email
Position Description
PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (CCU) 20250604.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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