Peer Practitioner

Utilise the learning from lived/living experience of mental health challenges and/or alcohol and drug challenges Provide an alternative to traditional mental health responses through the practice of mutuality Permanent Employment | Part Time | Canterbury Location About One Door One Door Mental Health has joined the Mind Australia Group, creating one of the largest community-managed mental health networks in the country. 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. About the Service Medicare Mental Health Centre Canterbury provides a welcoming, low-stigma entry point for adults needing timely mental health support. Using an Open Dialogue approach, it offers short-to medium-term care, strengthens personal networks and empowers people to shape their recovery while connecting them to ongoing community supports. Our service is preparing to move into a larger, purpose-built centre and will soon operate seven days a week. As we grow, we’re seeking team members who can offer flexibility, including weekend and afternoon shifts, to help us provide consistent, high-quality care. About the role We are seeking a collaborative and insightful Peer Practitioner for a permanent, part time opportunity in the Canterbury area. You will act as champions of co-design and lead co-production practices, in practical ways always placing the relationship and service user at the centre of their journey. This is done through working with a person to understand and identify their story, identify how they would like to move towards what is possible in their lives by focusing on relational care. Key responsibilities Utilising effective and appropriate sharing of learnings from personal recovery stories Provide peer-based support to people living with mental health concerns by building trust through shared experiences, promoting a hopeful outlook, and offering consistent, empathetic engagement Work within the Open Dialogue approach by supporting the person and their support network Forge strong links with the Medicare Mental Health Team and community partners to better enable a smooth transition for people we support Contribute to a culturally responsive workforce and service environment for staff, service users, family/carers and volunteers from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds Your Benefits Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. 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: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave! Open Dialogue training : Professional development for all staff, strengthening the collaborative, person-centred culture new team members join IPS Training: Strong professional development enhancing high-quality, recovery-focused practice. What you’ll bring Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) are required in Mental Health, Peer Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or other health related field as designated by ODMH. Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/ or Advanced Training, is desirable but not required. Has a lived/living experience of mental distress and recovery and understanding of, and ability and willingness to contribute this Lived Expertise in working towards greater organisational impact. Experience or ability to acquire skills in understanding needs and working collaboratively to plan wellbeing supports using evidence informed approaches and tools, for example in challenging situations. Additional Details One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children’s Check, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr