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Mental Health Recovery Practitioner

13/02/2026
13/03/2026
Permanent - Part Time
Busselton
Community Services and Development

Job Description

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 Mental Health Recovery Practitioner to join our team in Busselton. 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.

Why this role matters

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to walk alongside people in their recovery journey and make a real impact every day. You’ll form meaningful therapeutic relationships, facilitate group and individual work, and provide recovery-oriented support that reflects the goals, values, and strengths of each person.

You’ll be part of a 24/7 supported community setting, providing intensive transitional support in a trauma-informed, recovery-based environment.

A role where you can:

  • Co-create and support personalised recovery plans
  • Facilitate peer-driven and staff-led groups
  • Advocate for and promote personal agency in people’s mental health journeys
  • Collaborate with families, carers, and key supports
  • Model hope and belief in the possibility of recovery
  • Work as part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team
  • Help shape a more inclusive and supportive mental health system

Desired Skills and Experience

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:

  • Highly desired: A degree in Mental Health or a related Human Services field (Certificate IV may be considered with relevant experience)
  • 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.

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