Mental Health Support Specialist

Our organization is currently seeking a Wellbeing Specialist to join our team in the Darling Downs - Maranoa region.

The role will involve working closely with schools and their leadership to establish wellbeing services for students. This will include assessing mental health needs, delivering therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with external agencies to ensure access to appropriate supports.

We are looking for candidates who possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Candidates will be assessed according to their ability to meet the responsibilities of the role, including providing advice and assistance to families, supporting school communities in responding to critical incidents, and developing referral and case management processes.

• Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
• Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
• Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
• Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
• Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team

This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of students and contribute to the growth and development of wellbeing services across the region. We encourage applications from qualified professionals who are passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Benefits:

• Flexible work options
• Up to $1,800 annual professional development allowance (pro-rata)
• 12.5% superannuation available
• Salary packaging

Please refer to the respective role description for each discipline.

This role requires a candidate who can demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to build strong relationships with colleagues, students, and families.

They will also be required to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team and contribute to the growth and development of wellbeing services across the region.

Applicants should have a strong understanding of the principles of good practice in child protection, and be committed to upholding these principles at all times. They should also be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. You will also develop referral and case management processes to support the delivery of the service, and coordinate referrals to external agencies as needed.

Successful candidates will be employed under the Queensland Government's Enterprise Agreement and will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. They will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and education programs.

We encourage applications from qualified professionals who are passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people.