Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental ill health 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 compassionate, self-motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner who is eager to make a positive impact in people’s lives. This permanent, full-time outreach role offers an exciting opportunity to support people in the Port Augusta & Flinders region.
You will support clients to achieve their recovery goals, build the skills and confidence to live safely in the community, strengthen social connections, achieve wellbeing goals and live independently. The role involves outreach support combined with administration duties that can be performed from home, as the position requires travel, a fleet car is provided.
About the Service
Mind’s Outreach Psychosocial Services South Australia (OPSSA) provide person-centred, psychosocial support, including goal setting, transition planning, and assistance with application and transition to NDIS services. The services comprise a two-tiered approach to support:
Provide flexible, intense support and case management for a limited period (6 weeks) to reduce immediate distress, enhance personal safety, and connect clients to long-term community services.
Offer moderate support over a four-month period (extendable to 12 months) to help clients achieve recovery goals, build daily living skills, maintain housing, and foster social connections. Assist clients with NDIS eligibility, application, and transition.
Key responsibilities
What you’ll bring
Benefits
Interested?
To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 497506. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 6 June 2025. Please contact the person below for more information.
Kathryn Cousins, Service Manager
Kathryn.Cousins@mindaustralia.org.au
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.
PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (NAPSS ICSS) 20240415.pdf
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