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Expression of Interest - for Casual Opportunities for Mental Health Support Workers & Community Mental Heath Practitioners

  • 497023
  • Victoria
  • Alcohol & Other Drugs
  • Disability
  • Mental Health
  • Casual
  • Closing at: Mar 4 2025 at 23:55 AEDT
  • Closing on: Mar 4 2025
  • Expression of interest for Casual Opportunities for Mental Health Support Workers and Community Mental Heath Practitioners
  • Support clients with mental ill health to positively work towards their wellbeing goals and independent living.
  • Regional Victoria Locations | Drouin, Traralagon, Bendigo, Seymour ,Mooroopna , Horsham, Colac & Wodonga
  • Casual roles | 24/7 roster | Day and Sleepover shifts

 

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress 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 opportunities

Mind Australia are seeking expressions of interest for people interested in employment for all of Regional Victoria in our Residential, Psychosocial, Transitional, Complex Care, Adult & Youth PARC and Youth Services. If you are a compassionate individual who wants to work in the mental health sector contribute to the Victorian Regional Community and you have completed your studies in Certificates 3 and 4 in Community Services, Mental Health and related areas then we want to hear from you.

 

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following roles: 

Mental Health Support Worker
Provide support with daily living tasks, such as appointment reminders, meal planning and preparation, personal care, medication management, and more. This role focuses on meeting individuals at their level, empowering them to work towards independent living through a staged recovery approach.

 

Community Mental Health Practitioner
In addition to the duties of a Mental Health Support Worker, this role involves collaborating with key members of the client’s recovery team, including clinical partners, support coordinators, and family members. Key responsibilities include coordinating care team meetings, ensuring Mind Essential Recovery Documents are up to date, and aligning them with the client’s long-term goals for independence and recovery.

 

What you’ll bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field are desirable
  • Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
  • Ability to provide information and mentoring to build capability, establish social relationships, create community networks and access to relevant services.
  • Experience in facilitating group activities for clients experiencing mental ill health is desirable.
  • Understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.

 

How to express interest

To express your interest please click 'Apply Now' (top right corner of this page) complete the form and attach a copy of your CV.

You will be contacted if an opportunity arises and if your EOI is being considered.

 

Please contact the person below if you require more information.

Emilio.Florio@mindaustralia.org.au – Service Manager Casual Workforce   

 

Cezar Mincu – Casual Workforce Coordinator

Cezar.Mincu@mindaustralia.org.au        

 

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.

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