Position Summary |
Mental Health Clinician
(Fixed Term, Part Time)
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.
Role Purpose and Position Summary:
Provision of contemporary customer-focused mental health services including:
- Assessment of customer mental health needs and formulation of relevant therapeutic plan
- Delivery of both individual and group programs
- Delivery of high quality evidence-based intervention and advice
- Regular review of customer treatment plans and goals
In this role you will deliver intervention as a part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) which aligns with the strategic goals of Mental Health Services, Community Allied Health and Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ).
Whilst this role will be based at one of our central hubs, as an employee of WMQ, you will be required to work across multiple community co-location sites and multiple customer groups.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling or Nursing.
- Current registration with relevant professional body:
- For Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists: Eligibility for full registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required.
- For Social Workers: The possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.
- For Counsellors: The possession of a tertiary degree in Counselling providing eligibility for registration with either Australian Counselling Association or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
- Mental Health Accreditation for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or evidence of actively working towards same.
Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland
Working alongside people who love what they do Salary Packaging Product Discounts Travel Discounts Access to discounted holiday units Employee Assistance Program
Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.
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