About the role

• Provide clinical & non-clinical psychosocial supports to assist individuals to achieve their recovery goals
• Provide outreach and in-reach services
• Engage participants and develop trust, culturally appropriate, trauma informed professional relationships
• Work collaboratively with participants to identify their needs, complete intake & assessment duties to ensure that there is a focus set on individual goals within an individualised supportive framework
• Work in partnership with service providers and community groups to ensure the development & implementation of shared support plans across services

Role criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Allied Health
• Extensive (2+ years) experience working in Community and/or Mental Health Services
• Comprehensive understanding of group work plus the confidence to support the facilitation of psychosocial therapy/ support groups
• Thorough understanding of supporting participants with severe and complex mental health challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially written communication
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in computer skills, particularly word processing skills and data management systems
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as part of a team to provide a safe, equitable and rewarding workplace

Core requirements

• National criminal Record check – disclosable outcomes considered
• Open Queensland Drivers Licence

About Communify
Communify is committed to supporting people across all life stages and experiences to lead active, health and socially connected lives. we provide programs and services in areas of aged care, children, family and individual support, mental health, disability, housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol recovery and NDIS. through our Neighbourhood Centres and Community development Programs we also offer Emergency Relief, Social Inclusion activities, Food security, Multicultural Support, Community Gardens and Venue Hire.

Incentives include

• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits 
• Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Strong commitment to regular and meaningful supervision 
• Professional development budget and dedication to supporting the learning and growth of staff members
• Diverse and inclusive values-based organisation that prides itself on being flexible and supportive

About the Recovery and Discovery Centre

The Recovery and Discovery Centre is a Mental Health Hub that is designed to provide integrated, multi-disciplinary supports for people who live with severe and complex mental health concerns that are having significant impact on daily life and wellbeing. The Recovery and Discovery Centre is funded through the Brisbane North PHN and Communify have partnered with a number of different organisations to deliver three key funding streams. In conjunction with Toowong Private Hospital, Brisbane Youth Service and eating Disorders Qld, The Recovery and Discovery Centre provides individual and group Psychosocial Support (including peer support), Clinical Care Coordination (mental health nursing) and Individual and Group Psychological Therapies. With a framework based on the Recovery Model, the support that is provided is strengths-based, client-centred and trauma-informed.

How to apply
Please apply on our careers website https://communify.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs by reading the position description which outlines the objectives and responsibilities and criteria. Apply by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Include a resume and cover letter outlining why you are the right person for this role. Applications accepted by 11pm 02/10/2022.