Senior Mental Health Recovery Practitioner
Posted: 29/10/2026
Closing Date: 23/11/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Orelia
Job Category: Community Services and Development
It takes courage.
And we're looking for someone who knows how to walk alongside it.
At
Richmind WA
, every role contributes to shaping the future of mental wellbeing in Western Australia.
We listen deeply, see people as individuals, and support them to discover the courage they already have to shape their own lives.
We're now looking for an experienced
Senior Mental Health Recovery Practitioner
to play a key role in our residential services, supporting people to build practical living skills, strengthen independence, and move confidently along their recovery journey.
Job Description
Why this role matters
As a Senior Mental Health Recovery Practitioner, you'll be a steady, skilled presence for both residents and staff.
You'll combine hands‐on recovery work with leadership, supervision and coordination, helping create an environment where recovery is possible, supported and celebrated.
This is a role for someone who believes recovery is real, values person-centred practice, and enjoys supporting others to do their best work.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will:
Carry a client case load, which will require the development, implementation and regular review of
person-centred recovery plans
Support and guide a team of Mental Health Recovery Practitioners to:
Build solid therapeutic relationships with residents, families and carers
Provide
1:1 support, informal counselling and group-based recovery programs
Support residents to build practical living skills and maintain community tenure
Provide
delegated supervision
and support to Mental Health Recovery Practitioners and a Recovery Support Workers
Respond to and manage critical incidents in line with policies and procedures
Coordinate quality assurance and compliance activities through routine auditing, monitoring,



reporting and follow‐up of operational and consumer documentation.
Coordinate referral, intake and admission processes
Contribute to effective service delivery and operational outcomes through documentation, reporting, service development and collaboration with service management.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and external agencies to promote wellbeing and recovery
Work Collaboratively with Health and Safety Respresentatives to maintain a safe, clean and supportive residential environment
Coordinate and deliver onboarding and mandatory medication training to support workforce capability and compliance with LARU licencing requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll bring
You'll be someone who is confident, compassionate and grounded, with:
A
tertiary qualification
in a relevant human services discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience
in a similar mental health role
Strong experience in
case management and recovery-oriented practice
Counselling and group facilitation skills
Experience working in residential mental health settings in partnership with external service providers within a multidisciplinary environment (desirable)
Demonstrated experience with providing supervision, guidance and support to staff
Excellent communication, organisation and conflict management skills
A genuine alignment with
Richmind WA values
This role is 0.8 FTE working Monday to Friday with a Thursday non-working day, based in Orelia.
About Us
It takes courage to shape the future of mental wellbeing.
Richmind WA is a leading Western Australian mental health organisation,



delivering inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people.
We support people experiencing mental distress to build the confidence, skills and connections needed to live the lives they choose, using evidence-based, recovery-oriented practice.
Our ******* Strategic Plan, Shaping the Future, Today, reflects our commitment to being a leader in transformative services - innovating to bridge service gaps, influencing lasting system change, and creating a resilient future for mental health care in WA.
We are guided by our values: living and breathing recovery, being brave and exploring, putting people first, being passionate about inclusion and belonging, and listening deeply and learning.
Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations.
We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and staff.
Why Join Us?
At Richmind WA, your work truly matters.
You'll be part of a supportive, values‐led organisation where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and are supported to grow, learn and make a meaningful difference.
Our careers offer:
Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment
Salary packaging up to $18,640, increasing your take‐home pay
Four weeks annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave (conditions apply)
Two additional leave days per year, Birthday Leave and Wellbeing Leave
Long service leave benefits after 5 years
Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Core training provided to all employees and volunteers
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