RichmondPRA is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to join its team in Caboolture, on a full time basis.
In this role, you will be responsible for working with consumers in community based accommodation, developing and implementing psychosocial rehabilitation programs and opportunities, in conjunction with them, and aligning with their individual recovery plans.
In terms of direct duties delivered to consumers on a case by case basis, these may include:
- Developing skills for managing home and finances;
- Exploring mainstream community opportunities including sport, leisure, fitness, recreation, education and employment;
- Developing skills that encourage people to participate in community activities;
- Mentoring and peer support;
- Developing skills for the self management of mental and general health;
- Advocacy; and
- Joint care planning with the mental health team, private psychiatrist, psychologist or GP.
Additional responsibilities will include delivering a client focused day to day living (D2DL) program to a diverse member group, with varying needs and in different stages of their own personal recovery journey.
The successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications in Human Services or Behavioural Sciences, and a strong commitment to consumer driven recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation. A current driver's licence is mandatory.
As you will be frequently engaging with consumers, family members, colleagues and service providers, you will need to be a caring and understanding individual, with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work in challenging situations. You will have experience in motivating consumers and assisting people to achieve their personal goals. An enthusiasm for working with people with a mental illness, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community is essential!
You will be rewarded with an attractive salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus super.
- Join this vibrant organisation that truly recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050;
- Flexible working conditions;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Career development opportunities; and
- Access to peer support and an independent employee assistance program.
Further enquiries about this position can be emailed to denise.sands@ricchmondpra.org.au
Successful applicants will be appointed subject to criminal record and referee checks.
| Salary: | Attractive salary package |
| Location: | Caboolture, Queensland, Australia |
| Position No: | Job41686 |
| Work Type: | Full-time |
| Closing Date: | Fri Jan 18, 2013 |
| Experience required: | Any experience |
| Job category: | Support Work and Carers |
