Community Mental Health Practitioner - Forensic Transitional Recovery

About the role

Mind Australia is recruiting a Community Mental Health Practitioner for its Forensic Transitional Recovery Program (FTRP) in Cairns. The role supports adults on forensic mental health orders who are moving from hospital and other secure settings into independent community living. It is a part-time position of 30 hours per week until 30 June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, recovery-oriented support using motivational interviewing, brief interventions, trauma-informed care and family-inclusive practice.
• Support clients to build confidence, independence and daily living skills.
• Facilitate groups and structured activities that promote recovery and social inclusion.
• Work with families, carers and community services to coordinate support.
• Work a flexible 24/7 rotating roster, including nights, weekends and sleepovers.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification (minimum Certificate IV) in Youth Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or another health-related field.
• Experience working with people with mental health challenges and complex needs, including families and carers.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care, risk mitigation and family-inclusive approaches.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain it).
• Current driver's licence, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card (or ability to obtain them).
• Willingness to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases or obtain required vaccinations per the Queensland Health partnership.

What we offer

• Salary from $80,008 plus 12% superannuation.
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per year.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program.

To apply, use the online application through the employer's careers site (reference 500737); applications must be submitted by 11pm on Monday 9 November 2026.