Clinician - First Nations
7 months ago
TELUS Health and LifeWorks have recently come together to leverage the power of technology and our caring cultures to further progress our shared goal of building a healthier and friendlier future for all. As a global-leading health and well-being provider - encompassing physical, mental and financial health - TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.
We are seeking a compassionate skilled and dedicated clinician from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to join our dynamic team. As an organisation committed to fostering the holistic well-being of our First Nations people, we offer a unique opportunity to provide culturally sensitive clinical, social, emotional, and spiritual support. This role involves working both as part of our Employee Assistance Program and working within organisations that have a significant First Nations employee base.
In this pivotal role, you will engage with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia, offering a range of support services. Your responsibilities will encompass counselling, coaching, facilitating training. You will also contribute to designing educational training packages for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide culturally sensitive mental health and well-being support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals.
- Offer counselling and coaching as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
- Collaborate with organisations to improve workplace well-being by making informed suggestions to management, facilitating training, and conducting group sessions.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of educational training packages for our clients.
- Maintain a holistic view of health and ensure culturally competent services are delivered to both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people.
**Requirements**:
- Full registration as a Psychologist (AHPRA) or Social Worker (AASW) or Counsellor (PACFA Clinical Member/ACA Level 3 or above).
- Proven experience in providing mental health and well-being support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, either through direct clinical work or community engagement.
- Deep understanding of the cultural, historical, familial, and societal factors influencing the mental health of First Nations people.
- Additional expertise, knowledge, and skills derived from your social and cultural background.
- Strong skills in short-term counselling and psychological first aid.
- Ability to manage mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.
- Proficiency in working with various presentations using valid clinical frameworks.
- Comfort with technology and digital modalities.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangement to suit your lifestyle.
- Contribute to the delivery of proactive employee mental health and related services in a sector that has a critical impact on the health, well-being and welfare of others.
- Membership with the Mental Health Academy includes access to over 350+ courses that contributes to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Partner across a whole range of different industry sectors delivering best-in-class learning & development solutions.
- Engage in a range of diverse and rewarding work and career growth.
- Competitive salary, employee benefits and much more.
Where permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health office or customer premises.
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