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18 hours ago
You will provide services to individuals at risk of or on compulsory treatment orders, assist people to understand and exercise their rights, and enable them to participate in decisions about their treatment, care, and recovery. This includes coaching for self-advocacy and referrals.
Your Responsibilities:- Responding to enquiries from users of the program, mental health organisations, and services including hospitals, peer support workers, social workers, lawyers, caseworkers, and other advocates.
- Providing services in person to inpatient units, community settings, and via phone and email, with regular travel to designated mental health services.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to quickly build trust and rapport with a diverse range of consumers and internal and external stakeholders.
- A deep understanding of the challenges impacting Victorians when accessing mental health support services, and an ability to 'stand up' on behalf of consumers.
- A flexible, patient, and supportive approach while remaining transparent. You will be a creative problem solver.
- Candidates should have experience in one or more areas including community development, consumer advocacy, mental health advocacy, community sector advocacy, social work, mental health service provision, or other similar fields.
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