Community Mental Health Practitioner (Maternity Backfill Position)

Locations: Mildura
Tenure: Full Time or Part Time Fixed Term Contact
Salary: $71,525 - $89,600 (pro rata for part time)
Applications Close: This position will remain opened until filled



This is a 12 month Fixed Term Maternity Backfill position.

The Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) is a State Government funded support program, administered through Mildura Base Public Hospital.

The EIPSR is a psychosocial support model targeted to adult clients of the clinical mental health service system living with a severe mental illness and associated psychiatric disability who are:

• Not eligible for the NDIS because they do not have a significant, permanent functional impairment(s) associated with their mental health condition; or
• Are eligible for the NDIS and are waiting for an access decision and their NDIS plan to begin.

The service model provides short to medium term, specialist psychosocial support to help eligible client to:

• 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), in line with recovery-oriented practice, supports clients with their mental health care and:

• Recognises and embraces the possibilities for recovery and wellbeing created by the inherent strength and capacity of all people experiencing mental health issues.
• Maximises capacity, capability, self-determination and self-management of mental health and wellbeing.
• Assists 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• The person employed as a Practitioner will be expected to have previous relevant experience in the field and will be required to hold 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.
• People with a lived or living experience (carer or consumer) of public mental health services are encouraged to apply.
• A current driver’s licence and a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.

For you to be considered for this role, all applications must be submitted with a Cover Letter, Resume and the Key Selection Criteria addressed, which can be found in the position description.

For more information regarding this position please contact Maree Fullgrabe – Human Resource Manager on 5023 5966