Mental Health Support Specialist – Career Development

Uniting; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness passport

U Rewards

Ongoing training

Career development

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT seeks a Mental Health Support Worker for Community Living Supports (CLS). You will provide individualised psychosocial supports to consumers using a recovery model and person-centred approach to help them achieve goals.

Working within the CLS as part of a NSW-wide outreach service, you will develop recovery plans with consumers, carers and clinicians, support social, living and vocational skills, promote education and self-care, and connect clients with community services,

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field.
• Minimum 12 months experience working in the field of expertise.
• Experience working with consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
• Understanding of the Principles of Recovery Orientated Mental Health Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individual support plans with consumers.
• A Current full driver's license.
• Ability to provide individualised psychosocial support to people living with severe and persistent mental illness
• Thorough documentation skills - assessment reports, progress notes, reporting

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, recovery-focused support to consumers to achieve their individual goals.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans in partnership with consumers, carers, families and clinicians.
• Encourage personal growth, independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
• Support consumers to develop social, living and vocational skills.
• Promote education, self-care strategies and meaningful community participation.
• Connect consumers with relevant community services, specialists and support networks.
• Maintain accurate consumer records, reporting and documentation in line with organisational requirements.

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related field

Job description

Uniting NSW & ACT seeks a Mental Health Support Worker for Community Living Supports (CLS). You will provide individualised psychosocial supports to consumers using a recovery model and person-centred approach to help them achieve goals.

Working within the CLS as part of a NSW-wide outreach service, you will develop recovery plans with consumers, carers and clinicians, support social, living and vocational skills, promote education and self-care, and connect clients with community services,