At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals facing mental health challenges and promote their wellbeing.
- Company: Join a respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to mental health support.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, supervision, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in mental health.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support and a relevant tertiary qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 57150 - 69850 $ per year.
HiTalent Recruitment is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join a PHN-funded Program in Taree. This role is full time hours, with access to supervision and support. This role will provide holistic, person centred, integrated long term support for individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges.
Are you a compassionate and skilled mental health professional who wants to support individuals who experience complex mental health? We are working exclusively with a well-respected not-for-profit organisation to seek a dedicated Mental Health Worker to join their team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in walking alongside people experiencing mental health challenges by offering practical, emotional, social support.
Reporting to the Service Manager, your key responsibilities are:
- Delivering person-centred, recovery-focused support that promotes independence, wellbeing and community participation.
- Completing psychosocial assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing individual recovery plans in partnership with participants and stakeholders.
- Providing practical outreach, in-home and community-based support tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Conducting risk assessments, providing crisis support and contributing to safety planning when required.
- Connecting participants with health, housing, education, employment, community and other relevant support services.
- Working collaboratively with families, carers, care providers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive recovery outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate records, participating in case reviews and supervision, and ensuring practice aligns with relevant legislation, quality standards and recovery-oriented frameworks.
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Previous experience providing support to clients presenting with mental health challenges.
- Hold a minimum tertiary qualification in Social & Community Services.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Have a NSW Drivers Licence.
- An understanding of recovery-orientated mental health practice.
Mental Health Support Worker in Taree employer: HiTalent Recruitment
Join a well-respected not-for-profit organisation in Taree as a Mental Health Support Worker, where you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals facing severe mental health challenges. Enjoy full-time hours with access to supervision and support, fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide holistic, person-centred care while connecting clients with essential community resources, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
