Mental Health Clinician
- Conduct clinical mental health assessments, develop care and safety plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and young people aged 7–17.
- Provide intensive case management, care coordination, advocacy and crisis response, including support with suicide risk, self-harm and safeguarding concerns.
- Work collaboratively with young people and families using trauma-informed, culturally safe and recovery-oriented approaches.
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment has partnered with a leading NGO to engage an experienced mental health social worker or psychologist for the following 0.8 FTE permanent position based across the Logan area.
This is an opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive clinical and psychosocial support, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and family-inclusive care for clients aged 7-17.
Key duties:
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Conduct comprehensive clinical mental health assessments, including mental state examinations, risk assessments and clinical formulations.
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Develop, implement and review individualised care plans, safety plans and risk management strategies.
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Deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
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Provide intensive case management, care coordination, advocacy and referral support.
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Respond to clinical crises, suicide risk, self-harm, child protection and safeguarding concerns.
- Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe and recovery-oriented support to young people with complex psychosocial needs.
The successful candidate will possess:
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A recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work OR Psychology
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Current AHPRA registration or full membership with the AASW.
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A minimum of two years’ experience providing clinical mental health care to children, young people and families.
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Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, child and adolescent development, family systems and complex mental health presentations.
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QLD Working With Childrens Clearance (Blue card)
Why consider this opportunity?
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Permanent opportunity with an established, reputable NGO.
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Meaningful work supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs.
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Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
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Opportunity to contribute to positive, long-term outcomes for young people and their families.
Apply now! For more information, please email or call Luke on luke.thomas@cmr.com.au | 0482 081 445
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