Support Others Through Peer Mentoring

2 weeks ago

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $100,000 - $200,000
Mental Health Peer Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Do you have personal experience with mental health challenges and want to use your skills to support others on their recovery journey?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mental Health Peer Support Worker, where you will draw upon your lived experience to provide recovery-oriented interventions, lived experience counseling, and advocacy to consumers, carers, and multidisciplinary staff.

About the Role

In this rewarding role, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate recovery through the development of skills, strengths, and capacity for successful independent community living.

You will be responsible for working with consumers in both individual and group settings, utilizing your personal experience to provide support, guidance, and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide recovery-oriented interventions, lived experience counseling, and advocacy to consumers, carers, and multidisciplinary staff.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans for consumers.
  • Facilitate group sessions to promote social connections, skills development, and community engagement.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Certificate IV in Peer Work (or enrolled in and currently studying).
  • Personal lived experience of a mental illness, with willingness and demonstrated ability to utilize the lived experience to support others.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Recent experience as a peer worker in a mental health setting (student placement experience will be considered).
What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

In addition, we provide:

  • A competitive salary package.
  • A range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays.
  • A flexible work arrangement that suits your needs.
How to Apply

If you are passionate about mental health, have a strong commitment to supporting others, and possess the required skills and qualifications, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.

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