JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychotherapist.
The Psychotherapist will be responsible for providing high-quality health and wellbeing services to individuals as part of a new FSA delivered initiative to the regions of Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, and Somerset. Duties for this role will include psychological therapies and counselling; brief interventions; group therapies; and community engagement. Service delivery may include both in-person and telehealth supports, with consumers across the lifespan accessing Psychological Therapies as funded by the Darling Downs West Moreton PHN.

REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW, ACA or PACFA)
• Proven experience in providing evidence-based intervention and case management in a mental health setting.
• Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses, treatment modalities, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest research and best practices in mental health.
• Current Blue Card and National Criminal Check.
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle to assist community-based work as needed.

• Collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders.
• Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment.
• Developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs.
• Consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans.
• Conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance.
• Collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs.
• Formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction.
• Developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion.
• Conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management.
• Performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers.