Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor/Clinician
Core
Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling and psycho-educational interventions to children and young people (0-25) addressing substance use, mental health concerns, and social/emotional wellbeing within a family and community context.
Role type
Clinical mental health counsellor (IC)
Builds
Therapeutic programs and support services for vulnerable youth and their caregivers
Domain
Mental health / Social work / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care, evidence-based psychological strategies, case management, assessment and treatment planning, motivational interviewing, age-appropriate therapeutic engagement, advocacy, report writing
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and history, intergenerational trauma understanding, PROMs usage, multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Technologies
Desktop applications, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
Responsibilities
Conduct individual and group therapeutic sessions; perform intake assessments and case conferences; develop and review treatment plans; provide AOD assessment and treatment; manage client bookings and documentation; maintain clinical practice standards and confidentiality; participate in clinical supervision and professional development; collaborate with referring agencies and stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC