Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Worker
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Essential Criteria:
Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act NSW 1977)
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Selection Criteria:
- Have your own lived or living experience of mental ill health and recovery including as a Consumer of mental health services and the ability to utilise your experience and recovery to constructively support Consumers with their own mental health recovery journey.
- A demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal concept of social and emotional wellbeing including and understanding of Aboriginal family structure and Aboriginal culture and wisdom. This will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families. Demonstrated understanding of the social, psychological and financial implications of hospitalisation for Aboriginal consumers.
- Demonstrated clear written and verbal communication and negotiation skills including computer skills (MS Office).
- Demonstrated ability to individually advocate and systemically advocate for mental health Consumers.
- Ability to work independently and 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 such as Consumers, Carers, GPs, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, in-patient units and CMHTs.
- Have a current and valid NSW Drivers Licence (P2 acceptable) and be willing to use it to work across different locations in WSLHD.
- Completed or willingness to undertake Certificate IV Peer Work Mental Health qualification.
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Applications Close: 26th August 2020
