Mental Health Practitioner

• Support vulnerable and marginalised community members in a rewarding, hands-on role
• Earn a competitive salary $85,000 - $90,000 + 11.5% superannuation
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 + 5 additional wellbeing leave days and more!

About Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd. (BHCC)

Since 1997, BHCC has been transforming lives by helping individuals break through the isolation and stigma of mental illness and addiction. Our mission is to support people in living fulfilling, purposeful lives. We offer a broad range of services, including mental health and drug and alcohol programs, Psychology Practice, Allied Health, Child, Family & Youth Services, NDIS services, and justice-related programs.

At BHCC, we pride ourselves on our “No Wrong Door” approach and exceptional customer service, ensuring everyone receives the support they need. Our passionate, professional team works across rural and regional Queensland, committed to delivering recovery-focused care. We are constantly evolving and believe in creating lasting positive change for those who need it most. Additionally, you'll be part of a trusted, dynamic team that cares about the people we serve and each other. Together, we are changing lives, supporting recovery, and creating a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to live fully.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.bridgeshcc.org.au/

About the Opportunity

Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd. is looking for full-time Mental Health Practitioner based in Rockhampton, QLD.

In this role, you will work alongside individuals experiencing mental health challenges, using evidence-based interventions and recovery frameworks to support them in their recovery journey. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for helping individuals develop recovery goals and providing culturally appropriate, person-centred services. This role requires travel between Yeppoon, Rockhampton, and Gladstone to ensure the seamless delivery of support and services across these locations. As part of this position, you will engage in extensive outreach activities, fostering and maintaining strong relationships within diverse communities. A company vehicle will be provided to facilitate this travel.

The key role of the Mental Health Practitioner is to support people with moderate to severe mental illness who have been incarcerated, to facilitate their transition back to community. The incumbent will be responsible for providing recovery focused mental health services to people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness, including providing support to access the National Disability Scheme (NDIS), and providing referrals to appropriate services.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing intensive support for individuals to develop meaningful personal recovery goals
• Offering support services with a focus on social justice and human rights principles
• Assisting individuals in accessing long-term support through the NDIS and local resources
• Collaborating with allied health, disability, and drug and alcohol services to ensure integrated service delivery using the “No Wrong Door” approach

We strongly encourage Graduates and experienced professionals to apply for this role. 

About You

To qualify, you will need at least a Certificate IV in Mental Health, with qualifications in health, social, or behavioural sciences highly regarded. Experience in working with diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and marginalised communities, is highly valued. A working understanding of the NDIS will be a significant advantage.

Additionally, the following skills and traits are essential:

• Team player: able to work collaboratively and support the team
• Multi-faceted: able to manage diverse tasks and adapt to changing needs
• Autonomous: self-motivated, able to work independently, and solve problems on the go
• Willing to learn: eager to grow and develop new skills
• Relationship builder: capable of building rapport quickly, talking to people, and being approachable
• Non-biased: able to work with individuals from all walks of life without judgement or bias
• Effective communicator: able to establish trust and connections across different communities and stakeholders

About the Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary of $85,000 - $90,000 plus 11.5% super, along with salary packaging options to maximise your income. Additional benefits include:

• Relocation assistance & support with accommodation
• 5 additional wellbeing leave days for a healthier work-life balance
• Salary Packaging up to $18,550
• Flexible work options (subject to operational needs)
• Long service leave and parental, maternity, and spousal leave
• Domestic and family violence leave to support you through difficult times
• Professional development and training opportunities, including a $1,500 annual training budget
• Clinical and professional supervision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellbeing initiatives

Ready to apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, Apply NOW!