Peer Support Worker, Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service

1. Personal experience as a consumer of Mental Health Services and ability to utilise the lived experience to support others in their own mental health recovery journey.
2. Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness and commitment to obtain. For Graduate Health Education Officers, additional relevant health degree required.
3. Experience working in a Mental Health Peer Worker role, with the ability to plan, implement and evaluate group and individual peer led activities.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of current local, State and National legislation and standards relevant to mental health.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to consumer led recovery principles and trauma informed care
6. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including consumers, families and service providers
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Demonstrated excellent computer skills (proficient in MS Office applications)

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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda West on belinda.west@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 6 September 2020