Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Mental Health TeamLocation based in Yorke and Mid North Region, Port PirieSalary $58,709 - $63,154 p.a.
- OPS2Employment Full time - Ongoing Permanent OverviewEmbark on a rewarding career journey with Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), where you can make a profound impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our dynamic team in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Mental Health unit, based in the Yorke and Mid North region.As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive and integrated range of evidence-based, recovery-oriented services across the multi-disciplinary team.
Under the supervision of clinicians, you will provide non-clinical, integrated psychosocial support services to mental health consumers across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings.Your primary responsibilities will include: Assisting consumers and service providers in understanding the concept of recovery and rehabilitation, serving as a recovery and wellness/information role model.Performing practical, day-to-day tasks supporting the consumer's accomplishment of stated goals within the consumer care plan.Promoting a person-centered approach, empowering individuals on their journey towards recovery and wellness.Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless and coordinated care.To thrive in this role, you should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
Relevant experience or qualifications in mental health, community services, or related fields would be highly advantageous.
About our RegionA career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges.
View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Applicant InformationIn addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is .
For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category BSA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 880525.EnquiriesMeagan CatfordExecutive Assistant to Director of Mental HealthPhone: 0403 261 731E-mail: Application Closing Date17 October 2024 - 11.55PMAttachments
