Mental Health Clinician (Children and Youth)

About the role

A leading NGO is looking for an experienced mental health social worker or psychologist for a 0.8 FTE permanent position based in the Logan area of Brisbane. The role works with children and youth aged 7-17 within a multidisciplinary team, delivering clinical and psychosocial support with a strong focus on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and family-inclusive care. It is an ASAP start.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical mental health assessments, including mental state examinations, risk assessments and clinical formulations.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care plans, safety plans and risk management strategies.
• Deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Provide intensive case management, care coordination, advocacy and referral support.
• 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.

Required profile

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology.
• Current AHPRA registration or full membership with the AASW.
• At least two years' experience providing clinical mental health care to children, young people and families.
• Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• QLD Working With Children's Clearance (Blue card).

Required skills

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development, family systems and complex mental health presentations.

The employer is an established, reputable NGO offering a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. Applications are made through the recruiter, who can provide further information.