About the Role
The Locals act as a front door to the mental health service system utilising a no wrong door approach providing a continuum of care and support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the team to understand and deliver services within the Local that are consistent with recovery-oriented practice from a peer/lived experience perspective.
* Provide training and up skilling to all staff within the Local through the creation and facilitation of professional development workshops, especially regarding the peer work discipline and health justice approach.
* Work with people accessing the Local within the model of care and health justice approach.
* Plan and develop group work programs that will assist clients to build their skills, focus on their recovery and build capacity in all areas of life.
* Engage in productive working relationships that add value to service delivery.
What You'll Bring
* Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced training will also be considered as an alternative to tertiary qualifications.
* Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Justice Studies, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Welfare or other health related field as designated by Mind.
* Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health challenges, AOD challenges, legal issues, complex needs and with their families, carers and supporters.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and influence peers, stakeholders and government.
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively showing initiative and flexibility.
Benefits
* Salary packaging allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses.
* Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
* Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
* Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.