Peer Worker - Lived Experience

Position Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a Peer Worker - Lived Experience.

The Peer Worker, as a non-clinical specialist member of the mental health/alcohol and other drug (AOD) multidisciplinary team, provides high quality, recovery orientated services with consumers and/or their support persons to assist in their recovery. Drawing on their personal Lived Experience of mental illness, the Peer Worker engages purposefully with consumers and their support persons, providing hope, support and system navigation expertise throughout the patient journey. The Peer Worker also advises the health service on Lived Experience perspectives and contributes to the continued learning of staff on partnering with consumers and trauma informed care

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form available at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Libby Mclauchlan on 0407 562 280.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au