Mental Health Recovery Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Peer Practitioner. In this role, you will draw on your lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges to provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to individuals in the Cairns area.
You will work alongside people to build daily living skills, strengthen social connections, and foster a sense of purpose. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others and contribute to the growth and development of our organisation.
Key Responsibilities- Use your lived/living experience of mental ill health and recovery to build connection, offer hope, and support others on their recovery journey.
- Deliver high-quality services to respond to the unique needs of people, offering a flexible and person-centred approach.
- Provide resources and support to help people foster positive relationships with those important to them.
- Participate in regular training, peer co-reflection, and professional development to strengthen your practice.
- Support people to navigate services and connect with community supports that help them build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced Training, or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health-related field.
- Previous experience in using lived experience and expertise in a dedicated Peer role.
- Experience, expertise, and/or desire to work directly with people with mental health issues, as well as their families and carers.
- Experience and/or commitment in providing empathic person-centred relational support.
This role offers:
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allowing you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses.
- Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
- 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 your family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
Our organisation is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us.
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