The Team:
The Clarence and Eastern Continuing Care Team is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing staff, admin staff and lived experience workers.
The Role:
- Act as a positive role model to support people to determine and access the range of services they require to assist them in their recovery journey using their own personal experience of recovery to share information, skills and strategies to assist the individual’s recovery journey and overall wellbeing.
- Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice. Assisting in discussion, planning and problem solving within the recovery framework as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Assist in discharge planning and implementation for clients, including completion of wellness and recovery plans, assisting in a smooth transition into community rehabilitation and/or recovery programs and community life.
You will need:
- Ability to use lived experience of mental illness to promote recovery and enhanced individual outcomes for clients of mental health services.
- Demonstrated understanding of peer work best practice, the values that support peer work and the impact of mental illness on people’s lives.
- Commitment to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple key internal and external stakeholders including consumers, carers, family members, and public, government and community service providers.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 12-month period.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $67,193 to $72,126 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or willingness to work towards the same
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Evidence of knowledge, skill and experience in the recovery approach
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name:Sarah Westgate
Position:Team Lead
Phone number:6166 5700
Email address:sarah.westgate@ths.tas.gov.au
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