Capital Health Network

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Position Description

• Part-time/Full-time role
• Fixed Term Contract to 30th June 2027 (possibility of extension)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver person-centred, inclusive, and affirming mental health interventions grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with a focus on client outcomes.
• Utilise trauma-informed psychological strategies and psychosocial assessments tailored to the needs of underserviced and at-risk LGBTIQA+ people.
• Managing a caseload of clients, conducting comprehensive assessments, case conceptualisation, development of structured treatment plans, referral protocols and safety planning.
• Identifying key issues for Meridian’s communities and understanding the intersectionality of case presentations with a view to wrap-around care.
• Strictly observing scope of practice and professional boundaries.
• Maintaining consistent and high-quality confidential records using Meridian systems and procedures.
• Actively participating in and contributing to professional development activities including group supervision and external clinical supervision.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging with a range of health promotion and community development activities to support the health and welfare of the LGBTIQA+ community.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Skills and Attributes

• Advanced skills in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed and affirming therapeutic practice.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain professional boundaries, and contribute to the success of the team
• High level digital literacy, including experience with client management systems.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of evidence-based, trauma-informed and affirming treatment modalities relevant to Meridian’s communities.
• Key presenting and co-occurring issues for client cohort including intersectional factors influencing client presentations
• Suicide prevention approaches and frameworks including risk assessment and mitigation strategies for identified risk.
• Understanding of the ACT mental health service system and referral pathways.
• Mandatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters of Social Work
• An Accredited Social Worker, with membership of AASW Experience
• Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within mental health services
• Experience delivering a range of evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
• Experience working with complex, intersectional presentations within LGBTIQA+ and HIV‑affected communities.

Essential

• Right to work in Australia.
• Unrestricted ACT Working With Vulnerable People Registration

Practice Description

Respected, mission‑driven organisation grounded in community and lived experience

Workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and growth

WHY JOIN MERIDIAN?

• Generous external supervision and professional development
• Additional 5 days of paid Wellbeing Leave (pro rata)
• Access to FBT-exempt salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Flexible Employee Assistance Program
• A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with successful applicant

Practice nurses and or other allied health professionals onsite

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Accredited Practice

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After hours or on call roster

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Willing to sponsor suitable overseas applicants

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