It takes courage to support recovery.
Bring your heart to a role where it truly matters.
At Richmind WA, we’re on a mission to transform the mental health and wellbeing landscape in Western Australia- and we’re looking for people who are just as passionate about that vision.
Right now, we’re seeking a Male Mental Health Recovery Practitioner to join our team in Ngulla Mia You’ll play a vital role in supporting people experiencing mental distress to build the life they want, working alongside them in a way that’s person-led, compassionate, and recovery-focused.
As a Mental Health Recovery Practitioner at Richmind WA, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering consumers on their journey towards recovery and achieving their desired quality of life. You'll cultivate therapeutic relationships with consumers, their families, and significant others, delivering high-quality services aligned with Richmind WA values, mission, and vision. Your responsibilities will encompass facilitating group sessions, conducting personalised recovery work, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our services. Flexibility and adaptability are key as duties may vary in response to operational needs.
People Accessing Our Services
- Promote contemporary attitudes and practices towards personal recovery and person-centered care.
- Identify and include family members, carers, and significant individuals in the consumer's support network as directed.
- Develop and implement recovery-focused group and individual programs for consumers accessing Richmond Wellbeing services.
Recovery Plan Support
- Collaboratively develop and regularly review meaningful recovery plans.
- Provide holistic services addressing total well-being, including physical health, in alignment with mental health outcome areas.
- Assist Recovery Support Workers in implementing actions towards consumer's recovery plan goals.
- Attend relevant clinical, administrative, and interagency meetings as necessary.
Group Facilitation
- Support planning and implementation of recovery-based support groups.
- Foster consumer participation in developing and leading co-produced and consumer-led groups.
- Facilitate groups based on experience, knowledge, and capability.
Service Operations
- Ensure timely completion of all documentation in accordance with Richmond Wellbeing policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in internal meetings, supervision sessions, and training activities.
- Contribute to maintenance of Richmind WA facilities and property.
- Address all incidents according to Richmind WA’s policies and procedures.
You’ll be part of a 24/7 supported community setting, providing intensive transitional support in a trauma-informed, recovery-based environment.
This role is full time, working 150 hours over 4 weeks.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings warmth, clinical know-how, and a commitment to empowering others. You might have experience in mental health, community services, or a similar space—and you believe in working in ways that are respectful, inclusive, and hopeful.
To thrive in this role, you’ll have:
- A Degree in Mental Health or a relevant Human Services field
- Experience in mental health or community-based support
- Experience in therapeutic group facilitation and trauma-informed practice
- A strong team approach and a commitment to recovery principles
- A current National Police Clearance (under 6 months)
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Working with Children Check
- a Driver’s Licence
Bonus points if you have lived experience of recovery (personal or as a carer/supporter), we deeply value lived wisdom.
Why join Richmind WA?
Because we don’t just support recovery, we live it, breathe it, and build everything we do around it. Our culture is grounded in our values of putting people first, being brave and exploring, living and breathing recovery, and promoting belonging and inclusion.
We also offer:
- Work-life balance in a supportive, person-first environment
- Salary packaging of up to $18,640 (increase your take-home pay!)
- Birthday leave and Wellbeing leave days
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Opportunities to grow – ongoing learning and development, including LinkedIn Learning
- Support to thrive – Employee Assistance Program and core training for all staff
We’re also proudly Rainbow Tick accredited and committed to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, valuing all forms of diversity in our workforce.
Ready to take the next step?
We’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter that tells us:
- Why you’re passionate about this kind of work
- How your experience aligns with the role
- What recovery means to you
We’re reviewing applications as they come in—so don’t wait to apply.
For any questions, reach out to our People & Capability team at recruitment@rw.org.au
Richmind WA reserves the right to close applications early.
We acknowledge the courage it takes to apply, and we’re here to support you in taking that step.
Gender Specific Role
Please note: The genuine requirement for a Male Mental Health Recovery Practitioner for this position is defined under Section 27(1&2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
