YOUR OPPORTUNITY

This is your opportunity to work alongside a professional, supportive team in a rewarding career providing support to young people.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE/LICENCES

• 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)
• Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill for services rendered is favorable
• 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 practice
• Demonstrated 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 rehabilitation
• Ability to deliver professional innovative, quality client services within appropriate timeframes
• Awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, history and the issues affecting the lives of TAIHS’ client group
• Advanced understanding of the cumulative, compounding, and complex impacts of trauma including intergenerational trauma on First Nation’s peoples
• Knowledge 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 healing
• Proven ability to build strong, therapeutic relationships with and supporting vulnerable people, assessing needs, advocating for the client and working towards achieving positive change
• Demonstrated oral communication skills and competence in use of business technology and desktop applications, internet, word, spreadsheet and database packages
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication skills and report writing skills
• Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check /AHPRA Registration)
• Current First Aid and CPR

• Participate in client intake meetings and patient case conferences as part of good clinical governance
• Deliver one-on-one and group psychoeducation and therapeutic programs and provide information and referral to other services as appropriate
• Produce 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 occupation
• Deliver high level clinical services demonstrating advanced knowledge of trauma informed contemporary practice, relevant theoretical models, frameworks and counselling, advocacy and case management skills
• Manage own appointment schedule and client bookings
• Apply professional judgement and sound decision making to client caseload in accordance with Clinical guidelines, including the Queensland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework
• Clearly 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 secure
• Develop professional therapeutic relationships with clients, which are respectful and conducive to client wellness
• Maintain clinical practice standards relevant to professional body, TAIHS values and principles, strategic pillars and in line with role description and program funding schedule
• Actively participate in professional development and supervision to maintain up to date knowledge of mental health issues and best practice initiatives, accountability and self-care
• Develop and maintain clinically effective working relationships with referring agencies and relevant stakeholders
• Provide clinical support to the multi-disciplinary team as required
• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and required professional and mandatory training
• Remain abreast of professional issues related to SEWB practice generally and specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people