• Provide person-centred support to young people facing mental health challenges to help them achieve their life goals
• Internal opportunity | Permanent, part-time (30 hours per week)
• Base salary from $80,009 (pro-rata) + Super & Benefits | SCHADS Level 3
• Service: Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) in Caboolture

 Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

About the role

We are looking for compassionate and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioners to join our Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) in Caboolture.

In this role, you will support young people aged 16–21 experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their personal recovery goals. You will provide person-centred and recovery-oriented support to help young people develop daily living skills, strengthen community connections and work towards their wellbeing goals.

This role works across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, overnight shifts and sleepovers.

Key responsibilities

• Support young people to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
• Purposefully engage with young people using techniques including: Brief intervention, Motivational interviewing and coaching, Family inclusive practice, Trauma informed practice, Conflict resolution.
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid young people to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Support family and carer roles through understanding their concerns and the provision of information, education and referrals.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to people’s recovery goals.

What you’ll bring

• A minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health (or a higher qualification in a related field).
• Expertise in working with young people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• An understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma informed practice.
• A current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A Current Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening check.
• A current Australian Driver’s licence.
• Ability to provide evidence of required vaccinations in accordance with Queensland Health partnership requirements.

Interested?

Please find below the position description for your review.

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (YRRS) 20250219.pdf

Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Thursday 17 September 2026. Please contact the person below if you require more information.

Charli Weinrauch, Acting Service Manager

Charlotte.Weinrauch@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.