Michael Lear
Pennant Hills,NSW
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Peer Worker with a tertiary education background in Public Health. After almost 5 years of experience in the sector, I am eager take the next step in my career development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Consumer Peer Worker (Casual)
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Hornsby, NSW
03.2022 - Current
- Hornsby Assertive Outreach Team - Care Planning, Medication Support, Liaising with NDIS, Home Visits, Peer Support, Clinical Meetings.
- Hornsby Child and Youth Mental Health Service - Research and development for Peer Worker Model of Care.
- Interview panels.
Community Mental Health Peer Worker (Full Time)
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Hornsby, NSW
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Research and model of care development for Community Peer Worker Role.
- Involvement in working parties and projects - Physical Health Monitoring, Recovery Oriented Practice Committee and Forum.
- Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, Clinical Review Meetings, Stakeholder Meetings
- Transitional support to people after discharge from hospital.
- Home visits, peer support and mentoring.
Hornsby Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Hornsby, NSW
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Peer support to patients in mental health ward.
- Designing and facilitating groups - Art Therapy, Peer Recovery, Yoga.
- Involvement in Quality Improvement projects - REACH Redevelopment, Patient Special Project.
- Discharge planning, family and stakeholder meetings.
- Facilitating ward meetings.
Sales Assistant
Rebel Sport
Wollongong, NSW
03.2011 - 02.2019
- Sales and customer service
- Merchandising
- Stocktake & inventory
- Ticketing and processing
- Cash register operating
- Packing online orders
- Working in a team environment
Education
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW07.2015
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to connect with wide range of people
- Ability to clearly communicate ideas
- Honesty and integrity
- Empathy
- Friendly and welcoming demeanour
- Lived experience insight
- Research and analytical skills
- Creative and innovative
- Teamwork and collaboration
Hobbies:
- Art & Design
- Music
- Fitness and Wellness
References:
Available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Consumer Peer Worker (Casual)
Northern Sydney Local Health District
03.2022 - Current
Community Mental Health Peer Worker (Full Time)
Northern Sydney Local Health District
10.2019 - 03.2022
Hornsby Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Northern Sydney Local Health District
09.2019 - 12.2020
Sales Assistant
Rebel Sport
03.2011 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion
University of Wollongong