Aboriginal Health and Cultural Worker
Core
Capacity building with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health care providers to encourage engagement with Medicare Mental Health Centres services and strengthen relationships.
Role type
Aboriginal Health and Cultural Worker (IC)
Builds
Policy and procedure development for cultural support within mental health services
Domain
Healthcare (Mental Health) + Indigenous Community Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural competency (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), community relationship building, policy and procedure development, health information navigation, emotional and social support provision
Preferred skills
Understanding of social and health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, experience working with local Aboriginal organisations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide support and education to the Medicare Mental Health Centres team in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; Identify and work to address the cultural and spiritual needs of Aboriginal patients and their families; Support consumer access to Mental Health & AOD programs; Assist Aboriginal consumers in finding and understanding appropriate health information regarding treatment options; Build genuine and collaborative relationships with local Aboriginal organisations and community
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC