TeamHEALTH has become the leading not for profit provider of mental health services in the Top End of the Northern Territory.

TeamHEALTH has provided outreach services, support and advocacy for Territorians with mental illness for over 30 years.

Over time TeamHEALTH has developed and now provides a range of recovery focused supports including residential services for people with severe and persistent mental illness, a community housing service, individual recovery and group based support, together with early intervention support, home based aged care support, mental health promotion and education.

Currently within our Adults Supports and Residential Services Programs we have full time, part time and casual opportunities available for Mental Health Recovery Workers.

The Mental Health Recovery Worker role assists participants in a strengths based, psychosocial rehabilitation framework, with a focus on the life areas of living, learning, working and socialising. They perform an integral role in recovery by supporting participants achieving personal goals and positive outcomes for mental health, physical health and wellbeing.

Possessing qualifications in a relevant community services, mental health or related area the successful applicant will have experience in the delivery of services to people with mental illness and an understanding of the recovery model and psychosocial rehabilitation.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.

The successful applicants will be required to have a current National Police Certificate, Working with Children Clearance or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, NT Driver’s Licence and completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module. In line with the NT Chief Health Officer Direction TeamHEALTH staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicants commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For further information on these positions and how to apply, visit our website – teamhealth.asn.au

To apply for this position, click "Apply Now". Please note applications must include a document addressing the selection criteria. Applications not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Recovery Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.