Wirraka Maya Health Services Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service designed to ensure our clients' journey through the health system meets their medical, health, social and cultural needs with a vision that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Pilbara have the opportunity to live a health life, with access to culturally appropriate, holistic primary and allied healthcare; social and emotional wellbeing services and education.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Complete detailed psychosocial assessment identifying the connections between mental concerns and complex social contexts
Provide individual and family SEWB counselling services in appropriate setting i.e. onsite, home visit or outreach
Provide group interventions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Provide individual and family counselling specifically in regard to issues of grief, loss and trauma or any other issues impacting on their wellbeing
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure continuity of care under their case management plans
Participate in the planning, development, implementation and promotion of services which enhance the coping capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Islander families and individuals and ensure that services are delivered in a culturally safe manner
Participate in agreed stakeholder and interagency meetings to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to client care including client allocation, reviews and service development
Work collaboratively with the team to provide access to interpreting services or other support as required
Refer clients appropriately to other services within the organisation and external to the organisation where these services are available
Desired Skills and Experience:
A minimum of a Diploma in a recognised qualification in Counselling, Mental Health or a related field;
Proven well developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Knowledge of evidence based and culturally appropriate approaches to mental health, SEWB and AOD issues within Aboriginal communities
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of social and emotional wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Understanding of Aboriginal Community Control in the context of health care
Demonstrated individual and group counselling skills with experience and knowledge of social, emotional and mental health issues which may include culturally appropriate healing methods, and trauma and grief counselling skills
Experience in managing caseload of clients with high and complex needs
Effective organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities
If this is the right role for you, please give us a call for more details!