First Nations Wellbeing Clinician

This is an Identified position. WMQL considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act QLD 1991.

Your Role as First Nations Wellbeing Clinician – headspace Capalaba

As a First Nations Wellbeing Clinician, you will provide culturally safe, youth-focused support to young people experiencing social and emotional wellbeing challenges. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver assessments, counselling, group programs, and early intervention services while partnering with families, support networks, and the broader First Nations community.

You'll also play a key role in community engagement, delivering health promotion initiatives, wellbeing programs, and events that strengthen connections and support positive outcomes for First Nations young people and their communities.

A day to day in this role could look like:

• Assessing the social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs of young people and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Developing and implementing individual treatment, care and support plans.
• Providing counselling, brief therapeutic interventions and case management services.
• Leading and supporting culturally safe First Nations engagement, wellbeing programs and community initiatives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with First Nations communities, services and key stakeholders.
• Empowering young people and their families to actively participate in goal setting, care planning and decision-making.
• Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, reporting requirements, and compliance with professional, quality and safety standards.

Please note: this is a fixed-term position until 30/06/07 with possible extension.

What We Offer

• Make Your Pay Go Further with Salary Packaging: Take advantage of up to $18,550 in salary packaging benefits to help maximise your income.
• Thrive in a Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values connection, collaboration, and supporting one another to do meaningful work.
• Enjoy Great Everyday Perks: Access discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, entertainment, and much more.
• Grow With Us: Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or take the next step in your career, we'll support your professional development journey.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, or a related Allied Health discipline.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration/membership with the relevant professional body (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, ACA or PACFA).
• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is recognised by the community as such, with a strong understanding of First Nations cultures and community engagement.
• Experience providing counselling, case management and wellbeing support to young people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and manage a varied caseload.

Essential Requirements

• Willingness to obtain relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work

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