Supporting Recovery Victim/Survivor Lived Experience Worker Description The purpose of this role is to draw on lived experience in the provision of trauma informed, strengths-based mental health and wellbeing support for people and families impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence.
Key Responsibilities Provide personal 'lived experience' of managing recovery from a mental health condition or caring for someone with a mental health condition, mentoring and supporting people through their recovery journey.
Engage and support clients who are victim/survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) experiencing mental health distress to develop evidence-based, strengths-focused, recovery-oriented plans.
Work in partnership with Mental Health Clinicians and other support providers to deliver psychosocial and wellbeing support services to those impacted by mental ill-health.
Collaborate with families and carers to provide non-clinical community-based support with a focus on recovery at the community level.
Provide person-centred, relationship-focused, trauma-informed, and holistic recovery-oriented support to individuals or groups in designated locations.
Focus on collaboration, integrated, and coordinated care for those impacted by mental ill-health, including suicidal distress and domestic and family violence.
Undertake risk assessments of victims of DFSV with mental health issues.
Demonstrate understanding and experience in delivering Virtual Care services via digital platforms, including Telehealth.
Role Criteria Diploma or Certificate IV in Mental Health.
Experience providing recovery-oriented, strengths-based support and trauma-informed care.
Understanding of the dynamics, complexities, and impact of domestic, family, and sexual violence.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers.
Experience engaging with regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ideally in a primary health care setting.
Ability to manage stress, prioritize workload, and remain flexible as needed.
Willingness to travel and work after hours if required.
Computer literacy in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, etc.
Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
Knowledge of current mental health legislation relevant to the role.
Good understanding of the mental health sector across primary and tertiary sectors, as well as non-government organisations.
Applications Close 15th October 2024.
For further information, please contact Tess Lockyer at 02 6752 7196.
Company Overview Health WISE provides primary health care programs and clinical services across the Darling Downs West Moreton and Goondiwindi regions of QLD and the New England North West area of NSW.
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