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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