Mental Health Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred mental health support to participants with complex conditions including co-occurring alcohol and drug use, psychosocial disability, ASD, and non-verbal needs.
Role type
Senior IC mental health support worker
Builds
Daily living support and safety management for individuals with complex mental health needs
Domain
Mental health and disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation techniques, Positive Behaviour Support Plans implementation, medication administration supervision, harm-minimisation approaches, manual handling, early warning sign recognition, documentation of case notes and incident reports
Preferred skills
NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR, valid driver's license
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans, supervise medication administration, use de-escalation techniques during distress, recognize early warning signs and follow escalation pathways, assist with personal care and daily living tasks, maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC