Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ATSICHS Brisbane Full time

About ATSICHS Brisbane, a community-owned health service.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan.

We pride ourselves on providing holistic healthcare services, supporting our community's growth and development.

As a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH), we strive to improve the lives of our clients.

Learn more about us at www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Please note that this position requires an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, as per s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

About the Role

The Social Health Counsellor will be an integral part of our team, working towards comprehensive support services for clients and their families.

This role involves active participation in team activities, contributing to a positive workplace culture that promotes the values and ethos of ATSICHS Brisbane.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide evidence-based interventions using established techniques and methodologies.
  • Respond promptly to critical incidents, offering wellbeing first aid to patients.
  • Conduct thorough wellbeing assessments to identify client needs and guide treatment delivery plans.
  • Develop and implement group interventions to meet mental health consumers' needs.
  • Maintain high standards in accordance with case management and record-keeping processes.
  • Facilitate referrals and coordination between different sites or programs, ensuring seamless delivery of mental health and social services.
  • Nurture relationships with community organisations and government agencies for information sharing, referral, networking, and promoting ATSICHS Brisbane services.
  • Foster productive working relationships, promoting cooperation, trust, respect, and diversity, while guiding staff development.
Culture and Benefits

Join our supportive Health Care team and contribute to creating a positive impact in the community.

Become part of an organisation committed to developing its staff professionally and personally.

Benefits Package
  • $84,080 annual salary.
  • 11.5% Superannuation + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
  • Permanent Full-Time Position.
  • Access to Salary Packaging.
  • Opportunity to contribute to improving indigenous health.
  • Career development opportunities.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor qualification in Psychology/Social Work/Human Services/Behavioural Science or Counselling.
  • Proven ability to apply clinical judgement and prepare accurate reports on client outcomes and mental health wellbeing interventions.
  • Able to work with diverse groups of clients, applying a culturally responsive framework to guide interventions, with support from staff and management.
  • Knowledge of scientifically-based mental health wellbeing treatment approaches for clients with identity issues, suicidal ideation/behaviour, self-harm, drug/alcohol abuse, trauma responses, and behavioural problems.
  • Ability to administer mental health wellbeing assessments.
  • Capacity to work independently and effectively communicate within multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to innovative mental health wellbeing programs.
  • Experience in overseeing and coordinating case management processes and procedures.
  • Will to travel across ATSICHS Brisbane's region of services and work across various sites.
  • Will to provide therapeutic supports outside clinic environments.
  • National Police Clearance.
  • Working with Children's Card (Blue Card) or eligibility to apply.
  • Working with Disability Card (Yellow NDIS Card) or eligibility to apply.


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