Correctional Mental Health Counselor

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor) to join a multidisciplinary team within a correctional centre in Brisbane. You will provide mental health screening, triage, welfare assistance, and early interventions to offenders.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with psychologists, education officers, program staff, and custodial officers to support rehabilitation and community safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health, disability, and suicide or self-harm risk screening of offenders.
• Complete referrals as required to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to offender requests for support in relation to welfare needs and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Deliver individual or group-based brief, skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience.
• Provide case management to individuals with presenting mental health, disability or other vulnerabilities using effective time management and prioritisation skills, including clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and the maintenance of accurate record and documentation.
• Engage in evidence-based practice relevant to the prevention of suicide and self harm behaviour.
• Maintain own level of knowledge regarding offender rehabilitation research, practices, and related legislation, policy and procedures.
• Participate in professional supervision and development activities, including team meetings.
• Liaise with internal and external service providers to optimise offender community integration and consistency with community safety standards.
• Provide timely advice to offenders about available services and community expectations.

Job description

The Queensland Government is seeking a Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor) to join a multidisciplinary team within a correctional centre in Brisbane. You will provide mental health screening, triage, welfare assistance, and early interventions to offenders.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with psychologists, education officers, program staff, and custodial officers to support rehabilitation and community safety.