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Mental Health Services | Northern Suburbs SA Ready to Change Lives? Join UnitingSA as a Mental Health Worker / Peer Support Worker At UnitingSA, were not just hiring, were inviting passionate changemakers to join a team that believes in the power of compassion, inclusion, and lived experience. Whether youve walked your own mental health journey or bring professional expertise, your story has value here. Were seeking experienced, dynamic professionals with the confidence to manage complex mental health cases and respond effectively in fastpaced situations. If you thrive on empowering others, love working collaboratively, and want to be part of a community that uplifts and supports, this could be the opportunity youve been waiting for. About the Role This role calls for a collaborative spirit and the confidence to work independently across a range of psychosocial programs, including: NAPS Program (Non-Acute Psycho Social): Supporting individuals with ongoing psychosocial needs. IPS Program (Intensive Psycho Social): Providing intensive support for complex cases across UnitingSA. Youll be making decisions in partnership with individuals experiencing serious mental health conditions, often alongside comorbidities such as alcohol and other drugs, personality disorders, physical health conditions, and homelessness. Your ability to engage respectfully with carers, families, and professionals across hospitals, community mental health, and allied sectors will be key to your success. This position involves complex case management, assertive advocacy, and connecting and referring people to specialist services. Youll also provide crisis support, requiring flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to unplanned situations. Occasional weekend work may be required. What Youll Do This isnt just a job, its a chance to transform lives. In this role, youll: Be a guide: Support individuals to access housing, develop life skills, and find their place in the community. Be a motivator: Empower people to set and achieve personal goals, building confidence and independence. Be a navigator: Help clients access the NDIS, Aged Care systems, and other vital services. Be a collaborator: Work alongside clients, carers, and care teams to develop personalised plans and achieve lasting outcomes. Be a crisis responder: Use your skills in deescalation and crisis work to support people in highstress situations. What Youll Bring Were looking for someone whos not only skilled but passionate about making a difference. Youll need: Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in Human Services or Certificate IV in Community Services, Disability, Mental Health, or Mental Health Peer Work. Checks: DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening. Experience: Working with diverse client groups and people with serious mental health conditions. Managing complex cases and providing crisis support. Navigating NDIS and Aged Care systems. Supporting people experiencing homelessness and comorbidities. Liaising with hospitals and community mental health teams. Skills: Strong communication, timemanagement and computer literacy skills. Assertive advocacy and strong communication. Deescalation techniques and working with complex clients. Flexibility to respond quickly to unplanned situations. If you have lived experience of mental health recovery, youll also bring: Inspiration: Instill hope and resilience through your personal journey. Connection: Build trust with a compassionate, nonjudgemental approach. Cultural awareness: Support diverse communities with sensitivity and respect. Traumainformed care: Bring empathy and understanding to complex situations. Why Youll Love Working With Us At UnitingSA, youre not just an employee, youre part of something bigger. For over 100 years, weve been building a society where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. A meaningful role: Directly contribute to building a compassionate and inclusive community. A valuesdriven team: Join a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated. Growth opportunities: Access training and resources to support your development. Flexibility: Work across different programs and settings to expand your impact. What We Offer Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 taxfree, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Leave Loading: 17.5% boost to your holiday pay. Wellbeing Support: Free professional and personal support. Career Growth: Ongoing training and upskilling. Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave. Ready to Take the Next Step? If youve been searching for a role where you can bring your whole self to work, make a real difference, and feel proud of what you do, this is it. For a confidential discussion, contact Andrea Williams, Coordinator NAHLN on 0466 312 683. We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people of all abilities and diversities. Please note: We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate. Join UnitingSA and lets create a flourishing community together. #J-18808-Ljbffr