Peer Practitioner — Mental Health Recovery & Support

One Door; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

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Job summary

One Door Mental Health invites applications for a fixed-term, part-time Peer Practitioner in the Campbelltown area. You will work with a person to understand their story and support movement toward what is possible through relational care.

Based in Campbelltown, you may travel to other sites as needed. A lived-experience background is valued, with training opportunities and strong coaching to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health related field.
• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a space of hope, optimism and inclusion for people experiencing mental health challenges, as well as their carers and families.
• Assist people to navigate and transition between different levels of care within a stepped care model.
• Advocate for and elevate the voice of people with lived experience of intersectional mental health and service use experiences.
• Contribute to a culturally responsive workforce and service environment for staff, service users, family/carers and volunteers from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
• Be grounded in the discipline of Lived Expertise, drawing from your own lived experience.

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work or related health field

Job description

One Door Mental Health invites applications for a fixed-term, part-time Peer Practitioner in the Campbelltown area. You will work with a person to understand their story and support movement toward what is possible through relational care.

Based in Campbelltown, you may travel to other sites as needed. A lived-experience background is valued, with training opportunities and strong coaching to grow your skills.