Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Hobart, Australia Baptcare Full time

Mental Health Practitioner

Part-Time - Maximum term contract

Moonah Based, Outreach Role

  • Well-established, respected and researched-backed mental health programs.
  • Career development and evidence-informed practice development opportunities 
  • Join a dedicated, connected, and diverse workforce of Mental Health and Family and Community Services Practitioners  

The Position:

As a Mental Health Practitioner in Mindset Horizons, you will be connected with a local and statewide team of Mental Health Practitioners, Peer Practitioners, Practice and Capability Lead and Program Leaders, as well as practitioners in our Baptcare Family and Community Services Teams. This role is based in our Moonah Hub, with working from home arrangements available for some administration time.

Horizons provides short-term, psychosocial services for adults experiencing severe and episodic mental health conditions. Our Mental Health Practitioners work with people to build skills, strategies, and resources to support their mental wellbeing and work towards their goals. This role is outreach, meeting with people in their homes and communities. Horizons provides service state-wide, and this role may include travel to rural and remote areas, utilising a Baptcare fleet vehicle. 

This role involves:

  • Engaging clients in goal and safety + wellbeing planning and supporting them to work towards these goals with a focus on capacity building.
  • Facilitating consumer self-assessments and incorporating them into goal and safety and wellbeing planning process.
  • Closure planning with a focus on ensuring clients have access to appropriate supports and resources to continue on their recovery journey when they leave the Horizons program.
  • Strong administration practices.
  • Facilitating Horizons group programs as required.

This role is part- time (0.8FTE) and is fixed-term until June 30, 2025. 

Key Selection Criteria

  • Ability to use a creative approach to the design of goals and skill development programs with people experiencing mental ill-health.
  • Excellent organisational, time management skills, and ability to be self-directed.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and able to write accurate, thorough, and comprehensive documentation.
  • Able to work within complex environments and be outcome-focused.
  • Experience using evidenced-based approaches to promote mental wellbeing.

Please note, applicants must address these selection criteria to be considered for the role.

You must also have:

  • Minimum Certificate IV Mental Health or equivalent 
  • The right to work in Australia.
  • Australian Driver’s Licence.
  • Satisfactory National Police Clearance (will be completed post-interview for applicants moving onto next stage of recruitment)
  • Current Working with Children Check

Interested in applying?

At Baptcare our Mission is “Partnering for fullness of life with people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances.” This means that we are committed to building a diverse workforce and recognise the value this brings to the important work that we do. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people with disability. 

Please submit your resumé and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria listed to be considered for these roles. 

Please note, selection criteria must be addressed for an application to be considered.

Applications close 9am Monday  13/05/2024

Enquiries can be addressed to nriley@baptcare.org.au

More info on the organisation? Keep reading below

About Baptcare: 

Baptcare is a leading, purpose-driven organisation that provides residential and community support for older adults, support to children, families and people living with a disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum. We respect all faiths and beliefs, and actively promote inclusion and diversity. 

Baptcare’s psychosocial services journey started in 2013 with the Foundations program (formally MIcare); since then, we have grown to a suite of three mental health programs across Tasmania under the banner name ‘Mindset TAS’. 

Here are some ways we foster balance and growth:

  • Supportive and comprehensive induction processes with ongoing professional development opportunities: our induction program provides a mix of clear online learning pathways; mentoring and practice shadowing, ongoing training, and development opportunities – we are invested in your development from the start
  • Flexible Working: We understand balancing work and life isn’t always easy, so we offer a flexible work model at Baptcare to empower our employees to make time for what’s important to them.
  • Connection:  We have a focus on creating a work environment where people can thrive in their roles; which includes feeling connected to each other and to purpose; we provide regional and state-wide opportunities for connection, training, and support.

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

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