AddressTeamHEALTH’s Psychosocial Support Program Remote aims to provide increased opportunities for recovery for people whose lives are severely affected by mental illness. The aim is to support recovery, reduce social isolation and provide practical supports to increase independence in the community. 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.
Reporting to the Team Leader PSP Remote, the Mental Health Recovery Worker provides centre based or outreach support to participants using the psychosocial rehabilitation framework, with a focus on supports that are person centred, recovery focused, strengths based, timely and culturally appropriate.
This position is based in Daly River, NT.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Essential for Position
- Appropriate qualifications in a community services, Mental Health or related area.
- Demonstrated understanding of the recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness and psychiatric disability in a community setting.
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.
Desirable for Position
- Certificate IV in Mental Health or willingness to obtain.
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
Prerequisite for employment
- National Police Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- Driver’s Licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Orientation Module Certificate.
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.
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.
Please note applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including essential for the position. Applications not containing a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
For further information on this position and to apply visit our website – teamhealth.asn.au/careers
If you would like further information please contact our Human Resources Team - **@teamhealth.asn.au
