Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Traralgon, Victoria, Australia Latrobe Regional Hospital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and empathetic Peer Support Specialist to join our Traralgon Community Mental Health team. As a Consumer Perspective, Mental Health Lived Experience Worker, you will provide peer support to consumers receiving care from Latrobe Regional Health Mental Health Service.

Job Summary
  • Provide emotional and practical support to consumers navigating the mental health system
  • Share your lived experiences to inspire confidence, optimism, and hope in others about recovery
  • Foster mutually supportive and empathetic peer relationships with consumers
About Us

L latrobe Regional Hospital is a regional provider of specialist health services, including hospital-based, sub-acute, and mental health services across Gippsland. We are proud recipients of the 2022 Premier's Health Service of the Year (Medium) Award.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary estimated at $70,000 - $90,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services
  • Ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training, and career & study support
  • Tailored flexible work options to support work-life balance
  • Access to workplace wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Lived experience of being a consumer of mental health services
  • A willingness to purposefully use your own story to help others further their understanding of and belief in recovery
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Working with Us

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applications from across our community. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants.



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