Mental Health Employment Specialist

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people living with mental illness, by assisting them to step into open employment, as part of our Jobnet Employment Program providing Inclusive Employment Australia.

Individual Placement & Support (IPS) is an internationally recognised, evidence-based model of supported employment for people living with significant mental illness. IPS is delivered through eight core practice principles, including competitive employment, zero exclusion, rapid job search, close integration with mental health services, attention to client preferences, systematic job development, benefits counselling, and time-unlimited individualised support. Be part of an innovative program that uses IPS fidelity and evidence-based practice to achieve meaningful employment and recovery outcomes.

In this role, you will actively apply the IPS model in day-to-day practice by partnering with clinical teams, supporting rapid engagement with employers, aligning job search with each person’s strengths and preferences, and providing ongoing in-work support for as long as it is needed. Services will be delivered in line with Inclusive Employment Australia.

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Warradale

Vacancies: 1

Benefits of working with CBS Inc.!

• Access to generous Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p.a. and Meal & Entertainment card $2,650 p.a. tax free
• Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to $50 per month
• Opportunity for career growth and development within CBS Inc.
• A supportive and encouraging work environment with work-life balance
• Low client to staff ratios – giving you more time to get to know your clients and provide them with meaningful support to achieve their employment goals
• Ongoing training, mentoring and supervision
• Access to free confidential counselling through EAP
• CBS Inc. is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in all aspects of life
• Committed Not-for-Profit organisation, hitting 30 years of supporting people with disabilities in 2026!

About the Role:

• Program funded through the Inclusive Employment Australia Program
• Delivering strengths-based, person-centred employment support that is consistent with IPS evidence-based practice and focused on competitive employment in the open labour market
• Undertaking systematic job development by building employer relationships based on each client’s work preferences, skills, interests and career goals
• Supporting rapid job search and, where aligned with the client’s employment goals, connecting clients with education or training that supports their chosen career pathway
• Working as an integrated member of multidisciplinary mental health teams so employment is embedded as part of recovery-oriented care
• Applying the IPS principle of client preference by assisting clients to pursue employment that matches their strengths, interests, values and goals
• Providing individualised post-placement and ongoing support to help clients commence, sustain and progress in employment
• Contributing to program outcomes, data quality and IPS fidelity by meeting required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and accurately recording service activity
• Delivering services in line with the eight IPS core practice principles and participating in reflective practice, supervision and continuous improvement to maintain model fidelity.

Position Requirements:

• Current Australian Driver's Licence - P2 minimum (essential)
• Relevant NDIS / DHS checks and clearances in accordance with the role requirements (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

To view the Position Description please download the file at the bottom of this ad or visit our ad via our career’s page on our website!

Click APPLY and include your Resume and Cover Letter outlining how you meet the role requirements and why you want to work for CBS Inc.

Please direct enquiries to Rikki Taurua, IPS Coordinator on 04•• ••• 345

The closing date for this position is 5:00pm – Friday, 11 September 2026.

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation celebrating 30 years of successful delivery in Disability Employment Services, NDIS Supports and Social Enterprise.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application outcome.

"CBS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce.”

CBS Inc. acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which we work including Banggarla, Kaurna, Meru, Narangga, Nawu, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Nukunu, and Peramangk. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

To explore our organisation's commitment to reconciliation, please view our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on our website at https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/2023/11/03/community-bridging-services-cbs-inc-launches-reflect-reconciliation-action-plan/