25 Sep
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Zenith Executive Search
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Queensland
25 Sep
Zenith Executive Search
Queensland
Job Description
Mental Health Clinician - Community Mental Health
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Location: Toowoomba, QLD
n Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
n Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 depending on experience + super + salary packaging
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About the Organisation
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Our client is a respected community health organisation providing culturally safe, holistic health and wellbeing services to individuals, families and communities.
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The organisation takes a client-centred approach, working collaboratively across mental health, health and community services to support people experiencing complex mental health, social and emotional wellbeing challenges.
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The Role
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician to join a collaborative community-based team providing psychosocial support, care coordination, case management and mental health interventions.
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The position would suit a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist with experience working within mental health and/or community settings.
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Key Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and identify client strengths, needs, risks and support requirements.
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Develop and deliver client-centred support plans and evidence-based interventions.
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Provide mental health and psychosocial support to individuals and families experiencing complex challenges.
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Provide case management and care coordination for clients with complex needs.
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Coordinate referrals and support clients to access health, mental health, housing, disability, legal, financial and community services.
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Provide advocacy and assist clients to navigate health, social and government systems.
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Participate in risk assessment, safety planning and crisis intervention where appropriate.
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Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses,
Aboriginal Health Workers, counsellors, allied health professionals and community services.
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Participate in community engagement, mental health promotion and health education initiatives.
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What We're Looking For
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To succeed in this role, you will ideally have relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for the appropriate skilled registration or accreditation.
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Mental Health Accredited Social Worker (MHASW) status or eligibility to obtain accreditation is highly regarded. Clinical Psychologists with the relevant qualifications and registration will also be considered.
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You will have demonstrated experience in mental health, community services, social work, case management or a related field, along with strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment, care coordination, advocacy and case management.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, advocacy and client engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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A demonstrated commitment to culturally safe, client-centred and ethical practice is also required.
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A current Open C Class Driver Licence valid in Queensland is required, along with a current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or eligibility to obtain these clearances.
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What's On Offer
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Our client offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference within the community, with full-time or part-time flexibility.
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You will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team and can contribute to community engagement and mental health promotion initiatives.
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The role also provides opportunities for professional supervision, professional development and reflective practice, as well as the opportunity to work across integrated clinic, outreach and community programs.
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📌 Mental Health Clinician (Queensland)
🏢 Zenith Executive Search
📍 Queensland