First Nations Mental Health Clinician

Footprints Community Ltd; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Birthday leave

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Footprints Community Ltd is seeking a First Nations Mental Health Worker to join the Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivering person-led mental health services with a focus on cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guests.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and communities, evidence-based practice, and working within a multidisciplinary team to support social and emotional wellbeing and access to resources.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification is essential.
• Experience in a mental health worker role is preferred.
• Experience conducting mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues, treatments, and resources.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-led mental health services at Footprints Medicare Mental Health Centre.
• Support social and emotional wellbeing and access to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Collaborate with families and communities to develop culturally responsive support plans.
• Maintain ethical practice and professional integrity while delivering therapy and assessments.

Skills

Cultural competence

Mental health knowledge

Assessment skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

Psychology/Social Work/Counselling/OT degree

Job description

Footprints Community Ltd is seeking a First Nations Mental Health Worker to join the Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivering person-led mental health services with a focus on cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guests.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and communities, evidence-based practice, and working within a multidisciplinary team to support social and emotional wellbeing and access to resources.