Senior Mental Health Clinician at Wesley Mission Queensland

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Counseling, Case Management, Communication, Teamwork, Assessment, Therapeutic Planning, Evidence-Based Intervention, Family-Inclusive Practice, Documentation, Prioritization, Referral Management

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

About Us People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters headspace is Australia’s leading youth mental health organisation, supporting young people aged 12–25 through life’s challenges. At headspace Capalaba, we’re a safe, welcoming space where young people feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. We know early support changes lives. That’s why we offer holistic care across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational support. Every young person is met with compassion and a team committed to helping them thrive. Deeply connected to the Redlands community, our centre is vibrant, inclusive, and empowering. As part of the national headspace network, our clinicians, youth workers, allied health and peer workers walk alongside young people with care, curiosity, and kindness; building confidence, skills, and hope for the future. This is a 12 month contract Why Join WMQ’s headspace Team? Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care Flexible roles – Work from home options Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more Recognition Programs – If you thrive in an environment where we value recognition and rewarding employees on achievements, we take are acknowledged Your Role as Senior Mental Health Clinician The Senior Mental Health Clinician is an experienced practitioner who provides clinical care co-ordination and delivers intervention to young people experiencing complex social and emotional wellbeing challenges as a part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) which aligns with the strategic goals of Mental Health Services, Community Allied Health and Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ). The Senior Mental Health Clinician will provide contemporary youth-focused, youth-friendly mental health services including: Assessment of customer mental health needs and formulation of relevant therapeutic plans Delivery of both individual counselling and group programs Provide clinical care coordination for a caseload of young people, including liaison with stakeholders, provision of case management and appropriate and timely referrals Delivery of high-quality evidence-based intervention and advice ensuring family-inclusive practice which ensures the voice, choice and active involvement of young people, and their family, friends and support networks are heard and supported Regular review of treatment plans and goals What We’re Looking For Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling or Mental Health Nursing. Current registration with relevant professional body Mental Health Accreditation for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or evidence of actively working towards same Demonstrated ability and experience in the provision of counselling and case management of young people presenting with a varied physical and mental health issues. Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the timely receipting, appropriate documenting and accurate record keeping into computerised programs. Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills particularly in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff, young people and their families and carers. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and young people’s needs. Demonstrated ability to recognise other needs that WMQ can assist young people with and provide relevant and timely referrals. Essential Requirements Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work Why WMQ? We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members: Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace! Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Mental Health Clinician provides clinical care coordination and delivers interventions to young people facing complex social and emotional challenges. This role includes assessment, individual counseling, group programs, and collaboration with stakeholders.