Mallee Family Care is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to support our Flood Relief Support Services in Southern Mallee.
The Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) is a State Government funded support program that provides short to medium term, specialist psychosocial support to help eligible clients with severe mental illness and associated psychiatric disability.
* Build their capacity to better manage their mental illness;
* Develop practical life skills for independent living and social connectedness;
* Achieve health, functional lives; and
* If eligible transition to the NDIS.
The Community Mental Health Practitioner (CMHP) will support clients with their mental health care by:
* Recognising and embracing the possibilities for recovery and wellbeing created by the inherent strength and capacity of all people experiencing mental health issues.
* Maximising capacity, capability, self-determination and self-management of mental health and wellbeing.
* Assisting families, carers, and significant others to understand the challenges and opportunities arising from their family member's experiences.
* Contributes to minimising the risk of clinical admission or re-admission.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* An accredited Tertiary qualification relevant to the position at Degree Level or above in Mental Health, Psychology or Social Work. Diploma level qualification in relevant field will be considered.
* Previous relevant experience in the field.
* A current driver's licence and a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people. They have never ceded sovereignty, and remain strong in their enduring connection to land, water and culture.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Mallee Family Care is a Child Safe Organisation.