Peer Worker - Adult Mental Health

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

The Dandenong Mobile Support & Treatment Service (MST) is seeking a compassionate Consumer Peer Support Worker (part time 0.5eft, Monday to Friday) to join our multidisciplinary team and provide recovery-oriented support to individuals experiencing mental health issues.

MST provides intensive, community-based mental health care to individuals aged 18-65 in the Dandenong area. Our multidisciplinary team includes registered psychiatric nurses, occupational therapist, a consultant psychiatrist, medical officers, psychologists, AOD clinician, and peer support workers. We offer services from 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, 7 days a week, meeting consumers both at our community clinic and in their homes.

As a Consumer Peer Support Worker, you will play an essential role in providing direct, community-based support to consumers of MST, using your own lived experience of mental health and personal recovery. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to empower individuals, promote hope, and guide them toward achieving their recovery goals.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Viol Bellizia on 9767 8222

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: May 9th, 2025