Salary: AUD95000 - AUD110000 per annum + super
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician / Counsellor
The Company
Our client provides holistic primary health care across clinic and community settings in North Queensland.
The Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician is responsible for delivering counselling and related services to clients (aged 0-25) who are identified as at risk of engaging in or is engaging in substance use and/or presenting with issues related to broad spectrum mental health concerns.
Evidence based service delivery is across individual and group therapeutic interventions, which are culturally appropriate and targeted towards vulnerable young people who are not accessing other mental health services.
Services are provided to children and young people presenting with a broad range of behavioural, social, spiritual, mood and relationship issues within the context of social and emotional wellbeing as understood by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people relating to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger, conflict management, grief and loss, stress related physical illness, sleep difficulties, domestic violence, alcohol and substance use and relationship issues.
About the Role
The position will provide individual, and group therapeutic services utilising evidence based focused psychological strategies within a family and community context.
The Clinician may also provide therapeutic and psycho-educational interventions that extend to a young person's caregiver/s and kin to support positive outcomes for the young person.
The position will provide services that are trauma informed, age appropriate, culturally responsive and integrated with relevant holistic health and social support services.
Duties & Responsibilities
Participate in client intake meetings and patient case conferences as part of good clinical governanceDeliver one-on-one and group psychoeducation and therapeutic programs and provide information and referral to other services as appropriateProduce professional client documentation and recording including assessment, client condition, treatment plan and review date(s)Provide counselling and related services within a therapeutic context to children, young people and parents/caregivers utilising trauma informed focused psychological strategies.As appropriate, provide evidence based AOD assessment and treatment, including screening, assessment, motivational interviewing, counselling, brief intervention, support and education for pharmacotherapy maintenance and establishment of referral pathways in accordance with professional occupationDeliver high level clinical services demonstrating advanced knowledge of trauma informed contemporary practice, relevant theoretical models, frameworks and counselling, advocacy and case management skillsManage own appointment schedule and client bookingsApply professional judgement and sound decision making to client caseload in accordance with Clinical guidelines, including the Queensland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery FrameworkClearly explain clients' rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, privacy and duty of care in a way that empowers clients, observing strict confidentiality ensuring all organisational and client information is kept secureDevelop professional therapeutic relationships with clients, which are respectful and conducive to client wellnessActively participate in professional development and supervision to maintain up to date knowledge of mental health issues and best practice initiatives, accountability and self-careDevelop and maintain clinically effective working relationships with referring agencies and relevant stakeholdersRemain abreast of professional issues related to SEWB practice generally and specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleRequired Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Similar with full AHPRA registration (as relevant to the field of occupation) and membership of/or eligible to become a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)/Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (as relevant to the field of occupation)In accordance with the field of occupation: Demonstrated experience in the provision of comprehensive psychological/psychosocial and needs assessments and case planning with proven ability to work effectively with complex presentations using evidence-based trauma informed, culturally responsive practiceDemonstrated experience in counselling using clinical frameworks for practice and ability to use Patient Recorded Outcome Measures (PROMs)Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, early identification, treatment, and rehabilitationAbility to deliver professional innovative, quality client services within appropriate timeframesAdvanced understanding of the cumulative, compounding, and complex impacts of trauma including intergenerational trauma on First Nation's peoplesKnowledge of child development theoretical frameworks and demonstrated skill in applying age-appropriate use of language and use of therapeutic resources in engaging with children and young people in therapeutic healingProven ability to build strong, therapeutic relationships with and supporting vulnerable people, assessing needs, advocating for the client and working towards achieving positive changeRequired Licenses and Checks
Ability to pass a National Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court RecordsCurrent Blue Card (Queensland's Working with Children Check /AHPRA RegistrationTo maintain registration with professional body (eg.
AASW, AHPRA, ACA/ PACFA)Current C Class Drivers License (Qld)Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employmentCurrent First Aid and CPRRequirements
Work outside of normal hours of duty may be requiredTravel across the region may be requiredAbility to perform the physical requirements of the position in a safe mannerAbility to work with a team in ways that are respectful, transparent and acknowledging of individual's skills, abilities and capacitiesBenefits
Access to an employee assistance programLearning and development opportunitiesFast-track your career, progression pathwaysWork-life balanceCompetitive salary and benefits, leave entitlementsPlease send your CV by clicking 'apply now' or alternatively please call Chelsea Crocos - Senior Recruitment Consultanton 0483 945 419or email ****** for a confidential discussion.
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