Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Peer Support Worker Recovery CentreEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief)Position Classification: Health Educ Off Non GradRemuneration: $62,486 - $90,360 + SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ562178Location: Broken HillWhat you'll be doing:Peer Workers will respect the consumers' experiences, supporting their self-determination, identifying and working towards collaborative goals and needs.Work collaboratively and positively with consumers and staff to facilitate effective participation in individual treatment and recovery.As part of the criteria for this role, the person requires to have a lived experience of mental health, alcohol, or other drugs that is now in recovery and be able to advocate for others.Minimum Requirements:Personal experience as a consumer of mental health and/or alcohol and other drug services and ability to utilise the lived experience to support others in their own mental health recovery journey.Certificate IV in Peer Work, or willingness to obtain this qualification.Demonstrated commitment to participant-led recovery principles including physical health care of mental health, alcohol and other drug consumers.Demonstrated clear written and verbal communication and negotiation skills including computer skills (MS Office Suite).Ability to work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team and actively contribute to clinical care planning processes in a team setting.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with a range of key stakeholders, GPs, non-government organisations, inpatient and community mental health teams, consumers, and carers.How to apply:To be considered for this position please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.Applications Close: 06 April 2025Equal Opportunity Statement:At Far West Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it.
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