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About us Richmond Wellbeing creates diverse staff teams. The values, skills, attributes and commitment of our staff, are the key to our success and reputation as a not-for-profit mental health service that provides high-quality support services for people living with mental distress. We are strongly committed to diversifying our workforce and we celebrate multidisciplinary teams, value the rich skills and experiences brought to the organisation by our employees and strive to work within best practice guidelines. About the role Reporting to the Albany Service Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting and enabling consumers to confidentially embark on a journey of recovery and attain the kind of life they desire. Other responsibilities include:

• Develop meaningful recovery plans and review on a regular basis.
• Provide informal 1:1 counselling to residents as required.
• Support the planning and implementation of recovery-based support groups.
• Actively participate in required internal meetings, supervision sessions/practice reflection sessions, and training.
• Assist Recovery Support Workers with the implementation of actions towards goals as identified on the consumer's recovery plan.

This role is part-time (37.5 hours a fortnight), fixed term until December 2022 and based in Albany Fellowship House. There is a possibility of an increase in hours after this fixed term date. About you To be considered for this role, you will possess:

• Minimum Diploma or University qualification in health or relevant human service discipline.
• Experience in working in a mental health or community services setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment, promoting total wellbeing and holistic health services.
• Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Trauma-informed practice skills and the understanding of the impact of trauma and literacy around trauma responses.
• Ability to facilitate emotional and personal recovery.
• Ability to hold hope for recovery.
• Positive attitude towards people experiencing mental distress.
• Lived experience of mental health recovery or as family members of people with a lived experience of recovery is desirable.

In line with Richmond Wellbeing policy, WA Government Health Directions and Public Health Orders, Richmond Wellbeing workers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 1 January 2022 and receive their booster shots when required. As such, the successful candidate will need to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to a face-to-face interview. Why Work for Richmond Wellbeing? Besides providing high-quality professional development and a supportive work environment, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary;
• Benefits of non-for-profit Salary Packing;
• Additional Birthday and Wellness Leave;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• An extensive Training & Education department to further develop your skills in mental health practice and career progression opportunities.
• Aboriginal Cultural mentoring by one of Richmond Wellbeing's (RW) Elders can be explored if desired. Our Elders ensure cultural safety, provide encouragement and advocate for the development of goals and aspirations.

How to apply! Applying is easy. To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses how you meet the key attributes of the role and click the “Apply for this job” button. To view the position description, please visit here . Have questions? Confidential enquiries can be forwarded to People and Culture Team at recruitment@rw.org.au . If you have any questions around RW's inclusion and diversity, and want to explore applying for this role, please contact:

• Our Aboriginal Champion Reg Henry on 0447 482 398; or
• Our LGBTI Champion Helen Robinson on 0418 785 816.

Applications close 15th April 2022. Richmond Wellbeing reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Richmond Wellbeing welcomes and celebrates individuals from all diverse groups and backgrounds. Our workplace actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmond Wellbeing requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months. Please note that Richmond Wellbeing does not accept any unsolicited referrals from third-party agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr