Peer Worker | Medicare Mental Health Centres
Core
A peer worker providing person-led, strengths-focused, and recovery-oriented support to individuals experiencing psychological distress in community mental health centers.
Role type
Peer support worker (mental health)
Builds
Community mental health services and recovery pathways
Domain
Mental health services in Tasmania, Australia
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience of mental illness, recovery modeling, relationship building, advocacy, initiative, computer literacy
Preferred skills
Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work, NDIS worker screening clearance eligibility, WWCC eligibility
Responsibilities
Mentor and support consumers in a person-led, strengths focused and recovery-oriented way; Build respectful, professional and appropriate relationships with consumers based around conversations which draw from personal experiences and emotions; Inform and contribute to employees learning and service understanding, and advocate on systemic issues impacting people living with mental health issues.