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Form of workTeamHEALTH has become the leading not for profit provider of Mental Health services in the Top End of the Northern Territory. TeamHEALTH has provided outreach services, support and advocacy for Territorians with mental illness for over 30 years.
TeamHEALTH’s range of programs provide increased opportunities of recovery for people whose lives are severely affected by mental illness. The aim of services provided is to support recovery, reduce social isolation, improve independent living, family wellbeing, employment and education outcomes. Using a strengths-based approach, and providing intensive one-to-one support, individuals are:
- provided access to appropriate support services at the right time;
- enabled to build upon personal capacity, confidence and self-reliance;
- supported in community participation, and;
- provided practical assistance to manage daily activities.
In collaboration with Mission Australia and other service providers at the Batten Road facility the Integrated Homelessness Support Accommodation Program (IHSAP) is a Homelessness and Wellbeing Program that utilises a recovery orientated framework and service delivery model based on holistic, psychosocial rehabilitation. Supports are provided on an in-reach basis, and in coordination and integrated within a stepped care approach to Mental Healthcare.
Reporting to the Community Mental Health Nurse the Mental Health Recovery Worker assists participants in a strengths based, psychosocial rehabilitation framework, with a focus on the life areas of living, learning, working and socialising. The Mental Health Recovery Worker position work as a key contributing member of the IHSAP case management team
TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work, and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.
The successful applicant will be required to have a current National Police Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Working with Children Card (Ochre), NT Driver’s Licence and completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For further information on this position and how to apply visit our website – teamhealth.asn.au/careers
Please note applications must include a document addressing the selection criteria. Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.
