Job Title: AOD Counsellor - ACCHS - Mount Isa, Queensland Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time Location: Mount Isa - may require some travel to remote communities across the North-West and Lower Gulf of Carpentaria region when required Practice Information: The National Youth Mental Health Foundation opened a new centre in Mount Isa in December 2014. The lead agent for headspace Mount Isa is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Mount Isa. This mental health service is governed by a consortium of local community organisations and provides early intervention services at no cost for young people aged 12-25 years across four core areas: Primary Health Care Mental Health & Counselling Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services (ATODS) Vocational/Educational Services Position Description: The psychologist's role is to provide engagement, screening, assessment, and coordination of care for young people engaging with the Youth Health and Wellbeing Team, ensuring a quality, safe, and accessible service. The role involves implementing evidence-based clinical interventions and coordinating care for young people with more complex difficulties. Professional clinical supervision for staff and students may also be provided where indicated. Position Summary: The headspace counsellor is expected to provide evidence-based clinical interventions and coordinate care for young people aged 12-25 years presenting with complex difficulties within their scope of practice. Provide clinical professional supervision within their scope of practice and achieved competencies. Deliver counselling services including engagement, screening, assessment, and care coordination for young people in an evidence-based and effective manner. Qualifications & Experience: Applicants must provide proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association prior to commencing clinical duties. Certified copies of these documents must be submitted to the supervisor/manager. Hold at least a tertiary degree in Social Work (or equivalent) with general registration as a Counsellor. Current membership or eligibility and willingness to gain membership of the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent, with ability to comply with the profession's code of ethics and practice in accordance with legislation. Experience in a senior practitioner role with relevant tertiary qualifications in Health or Behavioural/Social Sciences and current registration with a professional body. Ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse community groups and stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Experience in providing assessment, intervention, and counselling services. Apply Now