“Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society”

About the role:

• Part Time, Permanent
• Consumer Service Deliver Level 2 From $67,330 - $72,196 per annum depending on skills & experience
• Based at head to Health Townsville

The Lived Experience Wellbeing Coach will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a range of services to adults experiencing emotional distress, crises, mental ill health and/or addiction, and their families, support people and carers through a “no wrong door” approach.

Wellbeing Coaches must have their own lived experience of mental illness or personal experience in caring for someone who experiences mental illness and possess a rich understanding of their experiences of mental health recovery. As a Lived Experience Wellbeing Coach, you must be willing to purposefully use your own story to help others further their own understanding of recovery.

Due to the high prevalence of mental health challenges in the LGBTQI community, we are looking for someone who identifies as LGBTQI+ with a lived experience of mental health. The candidate we are looking for is willing to share their story to inspire hope, recovery and work alongside others in the LGBTQI community seeking help from the service.

Why work with us?

Neami is a values-based organisation, known for its excellence in providing highly skilled evidence based therapeutic services to people with a range of mental health issues. It offers staff members a variety of incentives, such as:

• Working in a diverse and inclusive organisation
• Working in an environment which provides for significant collegial support
• Provision of regular reflective Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Attractive Salary Packaging available providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses

You will need:

• Queensland working with Children Clearance (Blue card)
• Australian Police clearance
• A valid Queensland Driver’s licence
• Vaccination COVID19

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact: Simoane McLennan, Clinical Service Manager: [email protected], using the subject line: Wellbeing Coach (Lived Experience) - Head to Health - Townsville enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.