Job Description
Mind Australia 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.
The Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing services, also referred to as "Locals", are a key recommendation from Victoria's Royal Commission into the mental health service system's transformation. These services will have a 'no wrong door' policy, ensuring accessibility to all individuals seeking support.
About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated, empathic Community Mental Health Practitioner. This is a permanent part-time role (30.4 hours per week) with a 7-day roster in the Dandenong area.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide information and mentoring to clients to establish or re-establish relationships with families, carers and supporters, create community networks and access to relevant services.
* Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to the needs and preferences of people being supported.
* Deliver high quality in-person and outreach services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
* Support people to remain in the community and promote their wellbeing.
* Plan and deliver group programs that support people to build their skills and focus on their wellbeing.
Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or other professional field as designated by Mind.
* Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, AOD challenges, complex needs and with their families and carers.
* Experience of providing empathic person-centred active supports.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in theoretical approaches, practices and appropriate service responses including family inclusive practice, trauma informed theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and harm reduction therapy.