Join our Team

• Provide person‑centred mental health support that strengthens clients’ autonomy, emotional wellbeing and capacity to navigate daily life with confidence.
• Facilitate community participation helping clients build supportive networks and deepen social connections
• Contract until end of June 2026 (Mon – Fri) | Riverland location

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.

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 Service

The Country Wellness Connections (CWC) program provides psychosocial support services and community connection to people experiencing mental ill health in the Riverland region of South Australia. The CWC service delivers a person-centered approach to recovery and a range of non-clinical community-based supports tailored to meet the needs of clients to help them get on with their lives.

About the Role

We are seeking a recovery-orientated and goal-focused Community Mental Health Practitioner for a fixed term, fulltime (38 hours per week) opportunity until 30 June 2026 in the Riverland area. You will play an integral role in working collaboratively with clients to achieve their recovery goals through one-to-one support, shared supports, workshops and group work facilitation to enhance recovery, personal growth and activities of daily living.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and develop group work programs that will assist clients to build their skills, focus on their recovery and work towards transitioning back to their natural community.
• Undertake necessary assessments in line with the clients funding need and choices.
• Make linkages, build relationships and referral pathways with service providers, clinical partners, government agencies and healthcare providers to facilitate clients living the life of their choosing within the community.
• Proactively manage a growing client base ensuring all agreed support coordination hours are delivered in a way that provides most value to the client.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Current valid drivers licence and willingness to travel across a designated region to fulfil the duties of the position.
• Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Social Welfare, Housing or Healthcare or Government sectors is required.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• High level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, manage multiple complex tasks concurrently, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498873. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 8th February 2026. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Kathryn Cousins – Senior Service Manager
Kathryn.Cousins@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (CPSP) 20251204.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.