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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position

The role of the Full-Time Female Counsellor is ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people enjoy similar levels of physical, social and emotional wellbeing as enjoyed by other Australians. The program aims to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing wherever possible by providing counselling and/or other supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The program will support strong, healthy and resilient individuals, families and communities which in turn may enhance pathways to education and employment and reduce substance abuse, violence and contact with the criminal justice system.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

Duties

Provide appropriate and timely assessments based on client needs and provide counselling according to the assessment.

Provide link-up services to clients and provide support and assistance to clients where required

Participate in case conferencing and undertake all responsibilities as per the care plan of clients.

Refer clients appropriately to other services within Mawarnkarra and external to Mawarnkarra. Provide other support when connecting to external agencies inclusive of assistance with applications and forms

Provide clients with information about the services they are being referred to and provide support as necessary to clients attending other services.

Follow-up clients on a regular basis.

Initiative client contact where appropriate and necessary.

Provide support and assistance to clients in their own environment consistent with the policies of Mawarnkarra.

Work effectively and appropriately with families

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of record keeping.

Plan program work for the year with assistance and approval from management

Identify appropriate target audiences, based on evidence and direction from management

Develop program materials based on evidence (with support from subject matter experts)

Ensure program material is reviewed, following relevant Policy prior to presentation

Record group education within Communicare as directed by management

To engage, attend and support MHS client’s needs through attendance at various forums (including West Pilbara AOD, Roebourne Reform) in relation to mental health.

Requirements

Relevant qualifications in counselling

Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role

Current Western Australian drivers license

COVID-19 vaccinated

Consent to undergo a WA Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance

Current CPR certificate

Able to pass regular and random drug and alcohol testing

Complete an online tutorial, safety and hygiene through; https://karratha.wa.gov.au/im-alert-food-safety

Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved.

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary of $94,141 - $97,196 p/a + allowances + superannuation

11.5% Superannuation

Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Apply now or please send your resume with a cover letter stating why you want the role to [email protected]

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).