Social Health Psychologist

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Salary : $107,706.00 - $107,706.00

Job Type : Permanent - Part Time

Location : Brisbane

Job Category : Community Services and Development

About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

ATSICHS Brisbane is committed to promoting the wellbeing, protection and cultural safety of all children and young people. Our recruitment and screening practices reflect our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and our dedication to creating culturally secure environments where children feel safe, respected, and empowered.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

See more at our website - www.atsichsbriane.org.au

About The Role

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Social Health Psychologist will provide a range of effective therapeutic interventions using established evidence-based techniques and methodologies of proven effectiveness that are adapted to the individual needs and treatment plan for each client.

Duties

• Provide psychological interventions using established techniques and methodologies of proven effectiveness from a sound evidence base.
• Conduct initial, review and closure wellbeing assessment measures (K5+) with Clients.
• Maintain a high rate of Client attendance with Clients’ care transitioned when appropriate.
• Provide brief mental health interventions and de-escalation of crisis episodes within medical clinics, working closely with internal Social Health and Primary health teams.
• Assessments (screening, risk, intake, ATOMIC, and IUIH Social Health Care Pathway) are completed with Clients using the designated Social Health tools and practice approach.
• Continually engage with allocated clinic(s) to support medical staff in managing social-emotional wellbeing issues.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Psychologists, Counsellors, GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers and Allied Health staff.

Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Social Health team that will help you grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

COVID-19 Requirement

Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccine is encouraged.

Desired Skills And Experience

Required3>

Preferred

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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