Mental Health Support Facilitator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Fully remote

Professional training opportunities

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Facilitator to join a remote team serving clients in Bloemfontein and surrounding areas. You will provide emotional support, psychoeducation, and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges.

You will work with clients to develop coping strategies, create personalized wellness plans, and facilitate referrals to professionals and community resources, while maintaining confidential records and upholding privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support, counseling, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions and therapeutic support techniques.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and standard office software for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic and non-judgmental support to clients via phone, video calls, and secure messaging.
• Educate clients on mental health conditions, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies.
• Assist clients in developing personalized wellness and recovery plans.
• Facilitate referrals to mental health professionals and community resources when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with privacy regulations.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Remote work proficiency

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Support Facilitator to join their remote team, serving individuals across Bloemfontein and surrounding areas. In this vital role, you will provide crucial emotional support, psychoeducation, and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and facilitate access to appropriate mental health services. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to provide essential support from the comfort of your home while making a significant difference in the lives of individuals in the Free State.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic and non-judgmental support to clients via phone, video calls, and secure messaging.
• Educate clients on mental health conditions, coping mechanisms, and self-care strategies.
• Assist clients in developing personalized wellness and recovery plans.
• Facilitate referrals to mental health professionals and community resources when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with privacy regulations.

Requirements

• Experience in mental health support, counseling, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions and therapeutic support techniques.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and standard office software for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for specialized training in mental health support.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.
• The profound reward of aiding individuals on their mental health journeys across Bloemfontein.