Mental Health Worker
Job No:
31245
Location:
Newcastle, NSW
- Join a highly respected NFP organisation and make a real difference everyday!
- Attractive remuneration (negotiable) under the SACS (Modern) Award rate PLUS super and salary packaging options!
- Monday to Friday role providing an excellent work / life balance!
- Genuine opportunities for personal and professional development for the right candidate!
- PRA encourages applications from those people with the lived experience of mental illness
About the Organisation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) is a specialist provider of disability services across NSW with a strong commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery orientation approaches for people who experience mental health problems or disorders.
PRA's mission is to enhance opportunity, satisfaction and choice for people with psychiatric disabilities. The organisation is committed to a psychosocial philosophy that promotes recovery, dignity and respect through:
- Employment
- Accommodation
- Social Supports
- Psychosocial programs
- Advocacy
About the Opportunity
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to join its friendly and supportive team in Newcastle, on a full-time 12 month contract.
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.
The successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications in Human Services or Behavioural Sciences, and a strong commitment to consumer driven recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation. You will need the proven ability to problem solve effectively, along with a current driver's licence.
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrable knowledge of mental health / psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery orientated services. An understanding of the Disability Services Act and the Anti-Discrimination Act would also be advantageous.
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 are essential!
This role is being offered on a 12-month full-time contract, with the opportunity to extend for suitable candidates. Working Monday-Friday with some weekend shifts, will also provide you with an excellent work/life balance.
In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with SACS Modern Award rate plus super.
Join this vibrant organisation that recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:
- Salary packaging options;
- Flexible working conditions;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Genuine career development opportunities; and
- Access to peer support and independent employee assistance program.
Successful applicants will be appointed subject to criminal record and referee checks.
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