Culturally Safe Mental Health Advisor
6 days ago
Culturally Safe Mental Health Advisor
Job Description:This is a meaningful role where you can contribute to culturally safe and supportive mental health care for Aboriginal people.
You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure services honour Aboriginal culture, address the impacts of trauma and colonisation, and promote social and emotional wellbeing through a strong cultural perspective.
Join the Central Coast Aboriginal Mental Health Team (AMHT) as a Cultural Consultant and help shape culturally responsive mental health services.
Deliver essential cultural advice and advocacy, supporting Aboriginal consumers both as inpatients and in the community.
You will collaborate with mental health clinicians to provide cultural guidance, ensure care is respectful of Aboriginal culture, and be sensitive to the effects of trauma and colonisation.
Assist with care planning and assessments that consider cultural needs, and advocate for Aboriginal consumers to support connection to family, community, and culture, whether in hospital or in the community.
Engage with local Aboriginal health organisations and other agencies to provide well-rounded support and better health outcomes.
Responsibilities:- Provide cultural advice and advocacy within a mental health setting.
- Assist with culturally informed care planning and assessments.
- Advocate for Aboriginal consumers and support connections to family, community, and culture.
- Collaborate with clinical teams and share insights to ensure Aboriginal voices are heard.
- Build and maintain connections with local Aboriginal health organisations and other agencies.
- Tertiary qualifications in Health, Counselling, Social Work, Community Welfare, or relevant work experience.
- Of Aboriginal descent, recognised by your community, and meeting the genuine occupational qualification for this role.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the social and emotional challenges faced by Aboriginal people.
- Hold current, unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence.
- Skilled in providing cultural advice and advocacy within a mental health setting.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Work-Life Balance: accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with Aboriginal staff and health professionals.
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful change that improves outcomes for Aboriginal consumers and their families.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: salary packaging, novated leasing, relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, confidential EAP counselling, and access to discounted private health insurance.
For role-related queries, please contact Loran Hutchison at CCLHD- or Nathan Bramston at CCLHD-
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to the Child Safe Standards and is an equal opportunity employer.
Vaccination requirements apply as per NSW Health policies.
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