This position is responsible for providing Ad Hoc counselling and Psychosocial supports to clients presenting with a broad range of issues. These issues relate to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger and conflict management, grief and loss, stress-related physical illness, sleep, domestic violence, sexual health problems, relationship issues, alcohol and substance misuse.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions – Ad Hoc counselling / Psychosocial supports
- Assessing client, providing service/crisis intervention and follow up as required
- Participating and advocating for, and on behalf of clients
- Providing referrals to access services relevant to individualised care needs
- Liaising with Doctors and other support services (internal and external) to support clients to achieve their self-determined goals
- Provide support for the client to engage in community service supports and ongoing mental health support
- Complete all case plans/notes in Best Practice
- Observe strict confidentiality, ensuring all organisational and client information is kept private
- Develop and maintain clinically effective working relationships with referring agencies
- Provide support to the multi-disciplinary team as required
- Remain abreast of professional issues related to SEWB generally and specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people
- Work collaboratively with other team members and the wider TAIHS community in a manner that fosters positive reputation, relationships and workplace culture
- Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks
- Ensure a commitment to all lawful and reasonable directions
- Actively endeavour to meet personal performance expectations and standards




- Participate in relevant meetings (organisation and team)
- Participate in required training and professional development programs
- Actively monitor, review and assist with improvements to policy, procedure, process and practice across TAIHS – All employees share the authority and responsibility of identifying non-compliances or possible improvements and recording these instances such that corrective or preventive action can be taken, to rectify the immediate situation and to prevent recurrence
- Commit to self-development and self-awareness to support professional growth
- Work in accordance with the TAIHS Code of Conduct and values, workplace health and safety legislation, confidentiality policies and all other relevant policies, procedures and processes
- Undertake other duties as reasonably directed

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Social Work or higher (Membership to professional body preferred)
- Awareness of, and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, coupled with knowledge of the current range of issues affecting these cultural groups
- Experience in client needs assessment, service/crisis intervention and evidence based therapeutic practices relevant to working with Indigenous clients (e.g. narrative, strengths based, person centred approaches)




- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a multidisciplinary way
- Ability to use MS Office Suites, with the ability to grasp new software applications with ease

Required Licenses and Checks

- Ability to pass a National Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court Records
- Current Blue Card (Queensland’s Working with Children Check) (or AHPRA registration if required)
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
- Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a protected manner
- Offer of the position may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.

Required Attributes

- Ability to show initiative, discretion and good judgement in carrying out clinical duties
- Proven ability to be adaptable with competing demands in the workplace
- Proven ability to work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and show support and respect for colleagues
- Commitment to the principals of confidentiality
- Ability to foster productive relationships

Practical Requirements

- Work outside of normal hours of duty may be required
- Travel across the region may be required
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position in a safe manner

Apply by clicking the Apply now tab and be sure to provide a cover letter and resume demonstrating how your experience, capabilities and qualifications align to the requirements of the role.

Please access the TAIHS careers page for the full position description – Careers | TAIHS.

email: [email protected] for enquiries related to this role applications close 20 June 2026

📌 Social Worker (Male) (Garbutt)
🏢 TAIHS
📍 Garbutt