The Role:
Provide support to individuals in identifying and achieving their recovery goals (e.g., physical activity, diet, smoking cessation, housing, financial coaching, counselling)
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and participate in discussions with a focus on quality improvement initiatives, planning and problem-solving in line with mental health and recovery frameworks
Work collaboratively with case managers to identify consumer needs and link them to the appropriate supports and services to meet individual recovery goals.
You will need:
Lived experience of recovery, in the mental health context, from mental health challenges and demonstrated experience in navigating healthcare services to support individuals living with mental illness.
Ability to use Lived Experience practice in a purposeful and supportive way in alignment with SMHS Lived Experience values, principles and theories.
- Relationship Building and Maintenance
Demonstrated capacity to develop and nurture internal and external relationships and facilitate cooperation to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate, empathise, and be aware of the perspectives and diversities of others when working directly with consumers.
Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines and timeframes with limited supervision.
Demonstrated experience in the use of computer programs to develop recovery plans, document meetings and navigate Department of Health software programs efficiently.
- Demonstrated understanding or the capability to understand mental health, and other relevant legislation.
- Outcomes/Deliverables
Demonstrated ability to work within mental health frameworks, problem solve, and apply specialised knowledge of Lived Experience practice to support those with mental illness to make meaningful recoveries.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Hobart Continuing Care Team provides longer-term treatment, care coordination, community and extended care rehabilitation for individuals requiring assistance in developing functional skills.
The team works with all components of the mental health sector and Primary Health.
The multidisciplinary teams provide care coordination, psychological interventions, crisis management and service coordination.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $65,236 to $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Allowances:
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.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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.
Jacqui Carson
Team Leader - Hobart Continuing Care Team
(03) 6166 1161
jacqui.carson@ths.tas.gov.au
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