AddressAbout the role
This role will work under general direction to facilitate the development, planning and delivery of support services to consumers of the mental health service.
In this role you will:
- Serve as a positive role model to consumers and staff and as a source of information on their personal experience of managing their mental health.
- Connect to consumers, carers and staff providing a positive example of recovery and as a source of information on their personal experience of managing their mental health.
- Support and mentor the AO3 Peer Workers.
- Utilising experience, skills and knowledge in consumer education, support and provide a responsive framework of psycho education that meets the needs of consumers.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of recovery principles and strength-based approach in working with consumers who have mental health issues.
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Skills in computer literacy.
- Ability to advocate for the consumer perspective to identify service improvement.
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate psycho education and groups to mental health service consumers.
- Ability to share lived experience of recovery to assist consumers and staff within the role.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- A personal lived experience of mental illness and recovery and ability to advocate for and support people experiencing mental illness.
- A previous service user of mental health services and experience as a mental health consumer (public or private).
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
