Mental Health Advocate

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $60,000 - $105,000

About this role

This position sits within the Mental Health and Specialised Services Lived Experience Workforce. It requires a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have personal lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use issues, or to have cared for someone with these issues.

The main goal is to identify and overcome barriers to service access, improving health and help-seeking behaviours for consumers of West Moreton Mental Health Community and Acute Services.

About you
  • Knowledge of recovery principles and strength-based approaches in working with consumers who have mental health issues.
  • Well-developed communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
  • Skills in computer literacy.
  • Ability to advocate for the consumer perspective to identify service improvements.
  • Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate psycho-education and groups for mental health service consumers.
  • Ability to share your lived experience of recovery to assist consumers and staff within the role.
Mandatory Requirements
  • Vaccinated against certain vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
  • Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to have a personal lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use issues, or a personal lived/living experience of caring for someone with mental health and/or substance use issues.
About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is a rapidly evolving healthcare service in the south-east corner, expecting significant growth by 2036. Our vision is for a modern hospital and health service with interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary services, research, education, and community partnerships.

Benefits
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Salary sacrificing options.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply, submit your cover letter, CV, and response (max 1-2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and qualities align with the role requirements.

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