At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families with mental health needs through assessments and case management.
- Company: Join the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, a leader in community health services.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, professional development, wellness activities, and community engagement opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse team environment with opportunities for growth and cultural safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree, experience in mental health, and a passion for community support.
The predicted salary is between 60696 - 74184 $ per year.
About Us?
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.
The Paediatric Services team aim is to support parents and children, from early childhood through to teenage years to enhance family functioning and promote childhood development and parental wellbeing.
About the Role?
The Mental Health Clinician will work within a multidisciplinary team to support children 0 - 12 years, and families with mild to moderate mental health needs.
This role supports the community through holistic and wrap around primary health and mental health care.
Working in a team environment you will conduct culturally appropriate comprehensive assessments, treatment, and case management along with assertive outreach to meet the clients emerging mental health needs.
The role will be primary based within the MATSICHS region and requires travel across various clinic sites, including Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay, and Margate.
Within this role, you will be required to
- Utilise knowledge, experience and clinical skills in comprehensive mental health assessment, clinical formulation and decision making.
- Manage an appropriate caseload using effective time management and prioritisation skills, including clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and the maintenance of accurate client records and documentation.
- Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary team meetings including clinical case conference.
- Utilise high level communication and interpersonal skills to achieve optimal client and service delivery outcomes, in addition to engaging clients and family in their care delivery.
About You?
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
- Minimum three years' relevant experience
- Current AHRPA registration
- Relevant bachelor's degree qualification with appropriate membership (ACA, AASW Etc.)
- Current Blue Card
- Current Criminal History Check
Desirable, but not mandatory
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities
What Can we Offer?
At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.
- We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
- Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
- Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.
- Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.
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Mental Health Clinician in Brisbane employer: Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing culturally safe and responsive health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Southeast Queensland. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from in-house training programs that foster professional growth and development, while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and community empowerment.
Contact Details:
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Recruitment Team
