Job Description

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- Provide person-centred support to young people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them achieve their life goals
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- Permanent, part time (28.00 hours per week) | 24/7 Rotating Roster
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- Base Salary from $80,008 (pro-rata) + Super 12%| SCHADS Level 3
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- Youth Step-up Step-Down Service | Logan
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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.

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About the role

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This is an internal opportunity for a self-motivated and compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioner for a permanent, part-time opportunity (28 hours per week) to join our Youth Step-Up Step-Down (YSUSD) residential service in Logan. YSUSD is a short-term, recovery-focused program for young people aged 16-21, delivered in partnership with the local health service. The service provides a supportive, therapeutic environment as a 'step up' alternative to hospital admission or a 'step down' transition back into the community.

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Key responsibilities

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- Provide recovery-focused, person-centred support to young people in a residential setting.
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- Support young people to develop daily living skills, routines, confidence and independence.
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- Build positive relationships that promote safety, trust,



wellbeing and recovery.
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- Support young people to strengthen their social and community connections.
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- Apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support individual goals.
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- Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and internal/external services.
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- Engage young people in meaningful one-on-one and group activities that support their personalised recovery goals.
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What you'll bring

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- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
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- Experience supporting young people with mental health challenges, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
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- Hold a current First Aid and CPR certification.
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- Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.
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Interested?

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PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (YSUSD) 20250507.pdf

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

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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.

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📌 Community Mental Health Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only) (Logan City)
🏢 Mind Australia
📍 Logan City