Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters

Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people aged 12 to 25, and their families and friends, access vital support through headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. Wesley Mission Queensland is the Lead Agency for three headspace centres in Queensland – Capalaba, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

At Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ), we believe in care that goes beyond the clinical – care that connects. As an Intake and Assessment Advisor your role is responsible for coordinating the care care of the young people who are referred to the centre.

Why Join WMQ’s headspace Team?

Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care

Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions

Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

Career development – Structured induction, mentorship, and professional growth pathways

Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work

Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing

Perks and Benefits – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more

Recognition Programs – If you thrive in an environment where we value recognition and rewarding employees on achievements, we take are acknowledged

Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development

Your Role as Mental Health Clinician

You’ll deliver person-centred care by providing contemporary youth-focused, youth-friendly mental health services. You’ll empower individuals to live more independently, safely, and meaningfully by:

Working in a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

Providing care co-ordination and delivering counselling intervention to young
people experiencing mild to moderately complex social and emotional wellbeing challenges

Conducting assessments of customer mental health needs and formulating of relevant therapeutic plans

Delivering individual counselling and group programs

Delivering high-quality evidence-based intervention and advice ensuring family-inclusive practice which ensures the voice, choice and active involvement of young people, and their family, friends and support networks are heard and supported

Ensuring that positive and professional relationships and rapport are developed and maintained with young people and their support networks

Relating to young people in a manner which is relevant and appropriate to their developmental and cognitive level of functioning, provide services in a youth-friendly manner, and promote and adhere to youth-friendly practice principles

This is a fixed-term position until 30/10/2027

What We’re Looking For

Tertiary qualification in relevant Allied Health field such as Psychology, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Counselling

Current registration with relevant professional body (AHPRA, Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Counselling Association or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)

Ability and experience in the provision of counselling and case management of young people presenting with a varied physical and mental health issues

Ability to prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and young people’s needs

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

Mental Health Accreditation for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or evidence of actively working towards same

Essential Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work

About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)

Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach. Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Ready to Join Us?

Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.

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Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.