Head Of Boarding & Student Wellbeing

Catholic Education - Diocese Of Cairns; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education - Diocese Of Cairns is partnering with Talent Quarter to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner (Social Worker / Allied Health) for its Medicare Mental Health Centre in Redcliffe. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, recovery planning and group programs within a peer-inclusive team.

You will support people facing distress through person-centered care and evidence-based therapies, in a community setting with flexible hours and strong supervision.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or a relevant Allied Health discipline.
• Current AASW eligibility or registration.
• Experience undertaking biopsychosocial or psychosocial assessments.
• Experience developing recovery plans and supporting outcomes.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, recovery-oriented practice.
• Ability to respond calmly to distress and complexity.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health assessments and identify individual needs.
• Deliver short-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide talk-based therapies to support mental health outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload including complex presentations.
• Develop appropriate support plans and referral pathways.
• Collaborate with clinicians and peer support workers.
• Support clients for approximately three to six months.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration in MDT

Trauma-informed practice

Clinical reasoning

Education

Social Work degree

AASW eligibility/registration

Allied Health qualification

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner (Social Worker / Allied Health)

City of Moreton Bay, Brisbane QLD | Full-time or part-time (30-38 hrs/week)

Fixed-term to 30 June 2027, with a strong possibility of extension | SCHADS Award, Community Services Worker Level 5

Make a real difference in people's recovery

Talent Quarter is partnering with a respected, values-driven community organisation to recruit an experienced Social Worker or Allied Health professional for its Medicare Mental Health Centre in Redcliffe. If you want to deliver person-led, trauma-informed mental health support within a genuinely collaborative team, this one is worth a conversation.

Why this opportunity?

• Join an innovative, integrated mental health service with a strong peer-led philosophy
• Work in a multidisciplinary team that values clinical, psychosocial and lived-experience expertise
• Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle
• Access professional development, regular supervision and room to grow your practice
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and community-focused organisation
• Fixed-term contract with a strong possibility of extension

The role

You'll work alongside people to understand their needs, strengths and recovery goals, providing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, recovery planning, practical psychosocial support, service navigation and therapeutic group programs. The people you support may be experiencing emotional distress, suicidal ideation or complex circumstances involving housing, family violence, substance use, employment or physical health.

No two days are the same. Your work may include:

• Conducting trauma-informed biopsychosocial assessments
• Developing and reviewing person-led recovery and support plans
• Providing immediate support to people experiencing acute distress
• Building participants' confidence, independence and practical life skills
• Connecting people with clinical, housing, domestic and family violence, employment, financial, AOD and community services
• Supporting applications for the NDIS, Disability Support Pension, social housing or Victim Assist
• Co-facilitating therapeutic and psychosocial groups (e.g. DBT skills, art therapy, walking groups)
• Working alongside Peer Service Guides in a welcoming drop-in environment
• Providing outreach support across Redcliffe and the Southern Moreton Bay region
• Collaborating with families, carers, health professionals and community providers

The Centre operates extended hours, so some Saturday work is required.

About you

You're a thoughtful, compassionate practitioner who builds trust with people in difficult or uncertain circumstances, balancing professional assessment with warm, practical support.

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or a relevant Allied Health discipline
• Current AASW eligibility or registration with the relevant professional body
• Experience undertaking comprehensive biopsychosocial or psychosocial assessments
• Experience developing recovery plans that help people achieve meaningful goals
• Sound knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-oriented practice
• Ability to respond calmly and constructively to distress, uncertainty and complexity
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence using client information and data management systems

Highly regarded

• Experience with outcome measurement tools such as K10+, RAS-DS or CANSAS
• Experience supporting therapeutic or psychosocial groups

Practical requirements

• Current open Queensland driver licence
• Access to a roadworthy, appropriately insured vehicle
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance (or ability to obtain them)
• Satisfactory criminal history check

About our client

Our client is a community-based organisation committed to helping people across all life stages lead active, healthy and socially connected lives. Its Medicare Mental Health Centres provide free, accessible, integrated support through multidisciplinary teams of practitioners and people with lived experience, guided by a person-led, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach and a commitment to "Peer First, Peer Throughout and Peer Last."

About the role

Working within a community-based walk-in clinic, you'll support people experiencing a broad range of mental health concerns, from general mental health challenges through to more complex presentations.

You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team and peer support workers, helping clients access timely, appropriate and person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing mental health assessments and identifying individual needs.
• Delivering short-term, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Providing talk-based therapies to support positive mental health outcomes.
• Managing a varied caseload, including clients with complex presentations.
• Developing appropriate support plans and referral pathways.
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and peer support workers.
• Supporting clients who may engage with the service for approximately three to six months.

About you

You'll be a compassionate, confident clinician who enjoys working in a community setting and can adapt to a varied caseload. You're comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership, or a Psychology qualification with current AHPRA registration.
• Strong experience in mental health services, supporting a diverse range of presentations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering therapeutic interventions, particularly talk-based therapies.
• Experience using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to $120,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Monday to Friday working arrangements.
• A varied and rewarding caseload in a community-based setting.
• The opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team alongside peer support workers.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in people's lives through accessible, timely mental health care.
• Annual professional development opportunities for full-time clinicians.

Missing information

Applicants must meet the relevant qualification and registration requirements outlined above.