Peer/ Lived Mental Health Worker cohealth

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • 0.6 – 1.0 FTE (negotiable) – multiple roles available, fixed term
  • $34.04 – $36.50 hourly rate + Super + Salary Packaging
  • Option for 1x ADO per month

cohealth and Brimbank Partnership

In line with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, Victorian Government has decided to establish 50 – 60 local mental health and well-being services. For this purpose, The Victorian government has championed cohealth to lead the development of these mental health hubs in Brimbank.

The design, development, and delivery of all these services will be collaborative, and community focused. Along with partner organisations Clarity Health Care and the University of Melbourne, cohealth will be walking hand in hand with the community, local health providers, coworkers and people with lived experience of mental health to bring this service to life by the end of 2022.

cohealth’s inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About the role

​​​​​​​Leading the development of Brimbank Local, cohealth is at the forefront of a once-in-a generation change in how mental health support is delivered in Victoria. This position will form part of the team at the Brimbank Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The role will comprise some outreach in addition to services at the Brimbank site.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

Key Responsibility Areas

  • Empower clients and careers/families to make decisions impacting their lives using diversity inclusion
  • Be sensitive, calm, and assertive in responding to challenging behaviour using trauma informed framework
  • Support design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of client-led interventions
  • Maintain accurate client records and fulfil organisational reporting requirements

Position Requirements

  • Preferred qualification – Certificate IV or higher qualification in community services or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience working in social / community services
  • Have lived or living experience of mental illness, distress, and recovery, including co-existing conditions creating barriers to diversity and social inclusion
  • Consent to participate in the Disability Exclusion Scheme
  • Demonstrate skills in negotiation and conflict resolution

All Healthcare workers in Victoria are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you will need to provide evidence before commencing employment with cohealth.

Application Process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the mandatory preliminary questions about your application. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact hiring manager Brett Murphy [email protected] .

To apply for this job go to: cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6169610. 
Applications close 01 December 2022.

JOB SUMMARY

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Contract/Temp

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