Consumer Peer Worker

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Inpatient Consumer Peer Worker (Level 2) - Mental Health (0.80EFT) - Fixed Term until 31st December 2025 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Consumer Peer Worker to provide valuable Lived Experience peer support as part of the 28-day Expanding Post Discharge Support initiative, and in line with the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) model. This role provides IPS to consumers initially in an inpatient setting at the mental health unit and follows up with 28-day post-discharge support. 

About the Program 

As one of the largest public mental health service providers in Victoria, Monash Health provides services across South Eastern Melbourne and has mental health inpatient units at Dandenong, Clayton, and Casey hospitals. The 28-day Expanding Post Discharge Support initiative has been funded to provide peer support for consumers transitioning from mental health inpatient units back into the community. 

About the Role 

You will have experience of mental ill health and recovery, and the public mental health system, and you are able to share your lived experience with others in a way that builds understanding, hope, and coping skills, towards personal growth and resilience. Contact and rapport is made with consumers during and after the inpatient admission – particularly where it has been identified that there is risk of patient re-admission after discharge. It is expected you will contribute from a peer perspective to effective discharge planning processes to support successful discharge and reduction in readmission rates by promotion of community engagements/supports, education and support to consumers, referrals and supportive follow-up post discharge. 

This position is part of a team of family/carer and consumer peer workers, where orientation and ongoing training, support and mentoring is provided by your Consumer Peer Work Team Leader, along with regular discipline specific reflective supervision. The position will be 0.80EFT (4 days per week) based at Dandenong Hospital, but may at times involve work or training at Casey Hospital, Monash Medical Centre Clayton, or other sites, and may also involve community outreach work so a full driving license is essential. 

Monash Health employees can access these benefits: 

• Salary packaging 

• Onsite discounted staff parking 

• Discounted banking (BankVic) 

• Professional development courses and seminars 

• Higher Education Recognition Allowance 

• Onsite Gym 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Mick Physick on 0448 869 654.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 31st January, 2025.