AddressJoin Our Team as a Leader in Mental Health Services!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health issues? Do you have the drive and expertise to lead a dynamic new team dedicated to providing exceptional care? If so, we want to hear from you!
On Offer
- Generous salary packaging options per ATO guidelines.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive work culture emphasising self-accountability and effective decision making.
About Us
Mentis Assist is a leading not-for-profit Community Managed Mental Health Service (CMMHS) established in 1987. We specialise in supporting individuals with severe mental health conditions by delivering flexible, recovery-oriented services. Our mission is to enable people to lead meaningful lives by enhancing their health, independence, and social participation.
What You'll Do
- Lead a new, dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people with mental health issues.
- Provide recovery focused, person-centred wellbeing services to individuals facing mental health and other complex challenges.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to support and enhance the wellbeing of clients.
- Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the referral process and allocate resources efficiently.
- Liaise with various health providers to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Coordinate with the Mental Health Integrated Complex Care (MHICC) program
- Supervise and provide ongoing support to team members across multiple sites.
- Monitor and report on program deliverables and staff performance.
- Foster a professional environment conducive to recovery-oriented practice.
- Ensure compliance with the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2023.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in mental health settings.
- Proven leadership experience in community mental health programs.
- Familiarity with legislation and standards affecting mental health services.
Qualifications Required
- Advanced Diploma of Mental Health or similar.
- Higher qualifications (i.e. Degree or Dual Qualifications) in mental health, community services, alcohol and other drugs, or similar will be highly regarded.
Additional Requirements
- Compliance with National Employment Standards and relevant awards.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening checks.
- Right to work in Australia.
- Possibility of flexible work hours including weekend and evening shifts.
Application Process
Applicants will need to view the Position Description on our website, which details Key Selection Criteria. It can be accessed via https://mentisassist.org.au/work-with-us/current-vacancies.
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria in a separate cover letter will not be considered.
Please include in your submission your preferred service area location:
- Port Phillip, Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside
- Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia,
- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Kingston
For further information please contact Jayne Parish, Director of Community Services and Business Development on 5970 5000, email **@mentisassist.org.au, or visit our website www.mentisassist.org.au.
Apply now – in person interviews taking place in Frankston.
Mentis Assist is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including those with a lived experience of mental illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those with mental health challenges. Apply today!
