New Life
Engagement Officer - Pilot Community Mental Health Support Programme in District Health Centre
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Since 1965, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is dedicated to recovery-oriented, people-focused and evidence-based community mental health service development. The Association, with a team of over 1,300 staff members, operates more than 70 service units and projects to render residential services, employment and vocational training, community support for 16,700 people in recovery with mental illness (PIR) and their families, as well as provide mental health education to 37,500 general public annually. As a result of our passionate belief in social inclusion and self-reliance for PIR, we have established different social enterprises with over 20 projects operating currently promoted the well-being message under the brand "330", which in Cantonese carries the homophonous meaning "body, mind and spirit" - the balance of which we all strive to attain.
For more information, please visit http://www.nlpra.org.hk
Descriptions
Ref: CMHS - EGMO
Responsibilities:
- To plan and implement promotional and engagement activities within the community;
- To provide mental health-related talks and workshops;
- To conduct screening assessments, consultations or offering low-intensity psychological interventions for service users; and
- To perform other ad hoc tasks assigned by supervisor(s).
Requirements:
- Associate degree or above in Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health or related discipline;
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in community work, public relations, or marketing. Prior experience in the mental health field will be an advantage;
- Completion of a recognized low-intensity psychological intervention training will be an advantage;
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of AI tools and design software such as Photoshop, Canva, or similar applications will be an advantage; and
- Self-motivated, meticulous, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Enquiries
Applicants are invited to forward a cover letter and a resume to the Human Resources Department by post at New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, 332 Nam Cheong Street, Kowloon, or by fax at 3552 5398, or by email to recruit@nlpra.org.hk
Prospective employees are requested to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check.
Personal data provided by applicants will strictly be used for recruitment purpose.
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is an equal opportunity employer.
