Mental Health Recovery Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au.

The Mental Health Recovery Worker is required to deliver flexible and responsive non-clinical, holistic recovery focused psychosocial supports for up to 12 months. The role involves being the key worker and primary point of support for the client and will conduct ongoing and regular reviews of recovery goals and coordinate multidisciplinary and stakeholder meetings. Recovery workers will be able to conduct mental state reviews, risk assessments and provide brief intervention as required. The Mental Health Recovery Worker role is a full time position based at WMQ Robina. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

1.  Align one's workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision, Mission and Values.
2. Ensure individual and team practice is in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation including the Human Services Quality Framework and the National Mental Health Standards.
3. Work in accordance with psychosocial rehabilitation, social inclusion and recovery orientated practice frameworks. 
4. In partnership with clients and key stakeholders, conduct thorough psychosocial assessments, develop, implement and review individual recovery plans through individualised goal planning, progress monitoring and regular reviews which are flexible and responsive to the individual's needs and achievement of goals. 
5. Provide crisis support and safety planning as required. 
6. Provide assertive and practical support to access services related to individual needs. Outreach and inhome/ community based support. 
7. Support with activities of daily living e.g. cleaning, meal preparation, medication management to foster independent living and social skills 
8. Provide family and carer support with a focus on encouraging clients to maintain links with and grow natural support networks 
9. Facilitate linkage to ongoing community supports as necessary e.g. primary care providers, community sector agencies (for example, drug and alcohol services, community health, housing/ accommodation services)
10. Support to maintain good physical and mental health. Coordination and prompting for planned appointments and liaison with key care providers including GPs and dentists. 
11. Support to engage in community services (including the Group based Peer Program) that focus on peer support, skill development, enabling community integration and family support
12. Linkages to community participation (volunteering), employment or study through local partner connections
13. Assist the client to resolve barriers to remaining well in the community - independent living and transitions, literacy, better relationships, budgeting, meal preparation, being a good neighbour, hobbies & recreation
14. Ensure client information is up to date and in accordance with support requirements. As necessary draft documentation and reports for a range of stakeholders.
15. Undertake professional development which includes regular supervision and reflective practice.
16. Participate in client case reviews within and external to Wesley Mission QLD to ensure that client service continuity, an individualised approach to services and clear pathways of transition to a more independent life is achieved.
17. Identify and assist in locating resources, services and supports that facilitate community integration including social, educational, and vocational and leisure activities.
18. Where appropriate, participate in the development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve the service we provide. 

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm, Tuesday 3rd December 2019. 

For more information, please contact Tanya Twyford via email at ttwyford@wmq.org.au 

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  WMQ values diversity and employee wellbeing, and fosters an environment that acknowledges the different perspectives and capabilities of our workers. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.