Recovery-Focused Peer Support Worker (Mental Health)

Western NSW Local Health District; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Dubbo NSW is seeking a Peer Support Worker to draw on lived experience of recovery and provide individual and group-based recovery support.

You will empower consumers to take an active role in their care, share information about rights and services, and work within a multidisciplinary team to foster hope, wellbeing and connection on the recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group-based recovery support.
• Help consumers build confidence and strengthen wellbeing.
• Empower individuals to engage in their care by sharing information about rights, responsibilities, services and pathways through the mental health system.
• Foster hope, connection and self-determination within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District in Dubbo NSW is seeking a Peer Support Worker to draw on lived experience of recovery and provide individual and group-based recovery support.

You will empower consumers to take an active role in their care, share information about rights and services, and work within a multidisciplinary team to foster hope, wellbeing and connection on the recovery journey.