Counsellor, Social Health

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

About us

Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our Community across their lifespan. We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services, and aged care as one team focussed on clients’ individual needs and goals.

We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our Community. Our network is growing across Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay, and Margate – now there’s an opportunity for you to be part of a great team making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the role

As a Counsellor, you will provide culturally appropriate community based and clinic based counselling, in the areas of alcohol and other drugs and mental health to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients across the North Brisbane region.

Your day to day duties may include:

• Undertake comprehensive assessment of clients’ mental health and alcohol and other drug issues, as well as their wider psychosocial needs and situation, and create individual treatment plans within a recovery-oriented framework.
• Provide targeted solution focused counselling and support to clients through outreach and community based service delivery.
• Monitor and contribute to the development of clinical practices, outcomes, procedures and protocols within the Social Health program and across the service.
• Provide evidence based individual and family counselling/support to people with alcohol and other drug challenges.
• Actively engage the local community and work flexibly in response to client (and family) needs by undertaking outreach services and accessing other support pathways as applicable to the clients care/support. This could include supporting the client at home, in hospital, inpatient withdrawal, rehabilitation centres and/or in the community.
• Refer client to appropriate agency and support networks as necessary, including medical detoxification units, housing, shelters, medical centres and rehabilitation.
• Ensure data entry of client information into relevant management system (MMeX).

About you

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

• Knowledge of the mental health and alcohol or other drugs service system and the range of treatment options available.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-professional team, including knowledge and understanding of the roles and contributions of other professionals.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card)
• Bachelors in Counselling, Psychology or other relevant qualification
• Registration with relevant professional body e.g. AHPRA, ACA, PACFA

What we offer

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
• Work as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.  
• Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
• Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of $15,899
• 12% Super contribution

To find out more about our services, Community, and work life, visit moretonatsichs.org.au