Join our team as a CALD Mental Health Worker and make a meaningful impact in the community! In this fixed-term part-time role (60.80hrs/fortnight until 1 May 2025) at our Head to Health Hub in Roselands, you'll support individuals in mental health distress, particularly from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

If you have a strong understanding of mental health in CALD populations, fluency in community languages, and are dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to apply by 14th August 2024. Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.

About One Door

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.

About the Program

The Head to Health Hub:

• provides accessible, affordable mental health services and support in the community
• reduces pressure on Emergency Departments, and
• support GPs to provide treatment and care to people with mental ill health.

About the Role

The Mental Health Worker will support people in mental health distress, after triage from the Mental Health Hub Clinicians, through information and referral pathways, to resolve risk factors to mental health and wellbeing and provide short-term support, where people cannot easily access other required services.

You will have a detailed knowledge of the effects of mental health on culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations, particularly around how CALD populations use services and how engagement of these communities might be improved.

Speakers of CALD languages and English are encouraged to apply for this role.

Your Benefits

• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being. 
• Leave Perks: Benefit from additional Birthday Leave, Picnic Day Leave, and Study Leave perks. 
• Flexibility: Enjoy a role that offers you the flexibility to balance work with other commitments. 

How to apply?

If you’re ready to join a values-driven organisation and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! 

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply early!

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference
• Respectful and trustworthy in all interactions. 

Your skills and experience

 For further details on the role and the skills and experience required, please view the Position Description here.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in mental health and related fields; minimum Certificate IV Mental Health or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in mental health work.
• An understanding of the recovery-based and trauma-informed approach to support people with mental health concerns.
• A detailed knowledge of the effects of mental health on CALD populations, particularly around how CALD populations use services and how engagement of these communities might be improved.
• Fluency in CALD language/s and English. Speakers of Vietnamese, Arabic, Hindi, and Mandarin and other community languages of the region are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in developing a recovery-focused plan, providing support and following up.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, honest, and productive relationships with people who live with mental health concerns.
• Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services; or demonstrated ability to rapidly develop this knowledge.
• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of team, with the support and guidance of the Manager.
• Ability to effectively communicate in all interactions with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to use Microsoft programs and the capability to learn other applications.
• A current driver licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the role or would like further information, please contact Rafia Marsh on [email protected] using the subject line: CALD Mental Health Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs. 
 
Don't miss this opportunity to join a recognised and respected organisation that is purpose and values driven!