Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Medicare Mental Health Centre
Rockhampton
Working together, Wellways and Clarity Health Care are committed to delivering a spectrum of mental health and addiction supports and interventions tailored to the unique need of the community. We highly value Lived/Living Experience, inclusivity and genuine partnership, forming the foundations of our work. This innovative approach represents a transformative shift offering a remarkable opportunity to shape the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.
As the Peer Wellbeing Navigator – AOD, you will work alongside consumers to provide intensive support to enable individuals to address their psychosocial, emotional and alcohol and other drug needs. You’ll provide 1:1 therapeutic psychosocial and alcohol and other drug education and intervention. Where relevant, you’ll also draw upon your own experiences to support consumers to understand their experience and aid recovery and self-management.
About you
This role is identified for someone who feels comfortable to draw on their personal lived experience of alcohol and other drugs and recovery to support their peers in our community on their own recovery journey.
You’re empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community.
You will also be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including alongside clinicians and team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges or as carers of loved ones who do.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
You will also need:
What we will offer you…
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Prash Chand via email pchand@mentalhealthwellbeing.org
To view the full Position Description and submit your Resume and Cover letter, click APPLY!
We encourage early applications as interviews may begin prior to advertising closing date.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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