Job Description

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- Provide person-centred support to young people facing mental health challenges to help them achieve their life goals
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- Internal prospect | Permanent, part-time (30 hours per week)
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- Base salary from $80,009 (pro-rata) + Super & Benefits | SCHADS Level 3
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- Service: Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) in Caboolture
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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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We are looking for compassionate and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioners to join our Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) in Caboolture.

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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.

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24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, overnight shifts and sleepovers.

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Key responsibilities

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- Support young people to return to their community,



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

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- A minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health (or a higher qualification in a related field).
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- Expertise in working with young people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
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- An understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma informed practice.
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- A current First Aid and CPR certification.
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- A Current Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening check.
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- A current Australian Driver's licence.
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- Ability to provide evidence of required vaccinations in accordance with Queensland Health partnership requirements.
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PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (YRRS) 20250219.pdf

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