Mental Health Recovery Worker - PSP Remote & Urban - Join a Leading Company

TeamHEALTH’s Psychosocial Support Program Remote aims to provide increased opportunities for recovery for people whose lives are severely affected by mental illness. The aim is to support recovery, reduce social isolation and provide practical supports to increase independence in the community. Using a strengths-based approach, and providing intensive one-to-one support, individuals are:

- provided access to appropriate support services at the right time;
- enabled to build upon personal capacity, confidence and self-reliance;
- supported in community participation, and;
- provided practical assistance to manage daily activities.

Reporting to the Team Leader PSP Remote, the Mental Health Recovery Worker provides centre based or outreach support to participants using the psychosocial rehabilitation framework, with a focus on supports that are person centred, recovery focused, strengths based, timely and culturally appropriate.

The Mental Health Recovery Worker, under the day to day direction of the relevant Team Leader, will develop, in consultation with the participant and where appropriate, other key stakeholders, an Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) to assist in achieving personal goals and positive outcomes for mental health, physical health and wellbeing. Supports provided will assist participants to maintain and increase their independence and live valued lives within the community.

The Mental Health Recovery Worker will be required to deliver supports in a number of recovery focused mental health settings including:
Centre-Based: provides structured social activities aimed at promoting independence and social inclusion.

Outreach Support (PSP): aimed at increasing independence and wellbeing through practical supports and community participation. This includes the facilitation of group work/ support.

About You

To be successful in this role your will have:

1. Appropriate qualifications in a community services, mental health or related area. Certificate IV in Mental Health or willingness to obtainis highly desirable.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation.
3. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness and psychiatric disability in a community setting.
4. Demonstrated ability to uphold the right of people with a mental illness and their carers.
5. Demonstrated ability to form partnership with all stakeholders including participants, carer, clinical services and other service providers.

It is a requirement for this position that candidates have or are willing to obtain National Police Certificate that was issued less than two years ago, a current Driver’s Licence , a current Ochre Card and NDIS Worker screen and Orientation Module Certificate.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.  

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including essential for the position. The full position description can be found on the TeamHEALTH website for the position description. https://www.teamhealth.asn.au/careers. Applications not containing a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

If you would like further information, please contact - [email protected]