Aboriginal Mental Health Family and Carer Support Worker - Bega
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ126342 Requisition #
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- Jan 15, 2020 Post Date
Selection Criteria
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have established links with their local Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated experience of working with Aboriginal population and understanding of health disparity and disadvantage experienced by the Aboriginal people.
- Lived experience of being a family member or carer of someone with a mental illness or demonstrated experience of providing support to carers within a carer support organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues and issues for families and carers of people with a mental illness with Well-developed skills in providing emotional support, information and advocacy.
- Ability to work alongside mental health professionals in a non-clinical role.
- Excellent networking, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Erin Evans on Erin.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6491 9300
