Job description
Skylight is recruiting a Community Mental Health Worker to work within the Country Wellness Connections program in the Murraylands.
The Community Mental Health Worker will be responsible for the planning implementation and evaluation of the group program.
This will include working closely with staff and participants to promote recovery, inspire hope and facilitate a process wherein participants can:
- Build capacity and personal skills
- Identify their strengths and goals
- Build resilience
- Link in with people to help improve their wellbeing
- Connect with family or with community
- Enjoy a full and vibrant quality of life.
Requirements for Success
- Qualifications or experience relevant to mental health
- Sound knowledge and awareness of mental health challenges
- Capacity to work both autonomously and within teams
- Experience with person centred and recovery oriented frameworks
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs and relevant software
- Must have DHS Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
- Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
- Understanding of the NDIS
This role is classified at SCHADS Level 4, 0.6-0.8 FTE and based at Skylight Murray Bridge, servicing areas of the South Australian Murray Mallee region.
For queries please contact the Team Leader Tim Gogoll on 0427167172 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Mental Health Worker – Murray Bridge enquiry via EthicalJobs.
If you are interested in applying please attach a current CV, a cover letter and answer the following questions (limit 75 words per question) via the advertised closing date.
- Describe briefly your understanding of what is needed to support people who have mental health challenges and are living in the community.
- Please describe an experience where you have needed to communicate professional boundaries in a respectful and supportive manner.
- In what ways can group programs assist people with their recovery.
Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, sexualities, cultures, backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.