Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; Vor Ort; AUD 47.000 - 86.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking Peer Workers for the Mental Health & Drug & Alcohol services at Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital. This non-clinical role leverages lived experience to support patients and link them with appropriate supports and services.

The position is part-time (10 hours per week) and involves education of clinical staff, policy input, and active participation in an inclusive, diverse team within NSW Health.

Qualifikationen

• Hold Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to obtain.
• Past or current personal experience using Mental Health and/or Drug & Alcohol services.
• Able to share aspects of personal treatment and recovery in a safe way.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse people including clinicians and community members.

Aufgaben

• Peer Workers will use their personal experience to support people using MHDA services and connect them to supports.
• Educate clinical staff and contribute input into policy development and projects.

Kenntnisse

MH/DA services experience

Empathy & communication

Ausbildung

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Jobbeschreibung

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking Peer Workers for the Mental Health & Drug & Alcohol services at Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital. This non-clinical role leverages lived experience to support patients and link them with appropriate supports and services.

The position is part-time (10 hours per week) and involves education of clinical staff, policy input, and active participation in an inclusive, diverse team within NSW Health.