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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health WorkerJoin to apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker role at Children''s Health Queensland Hospital and Health ServiceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker role at Children''s Health Queensland Hospital and Health ServiceGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Worker is to collaboratively deliver culturally appropriate mental health support within their community and Hospital and Health Service catchment to address the unique social and emotional wellbeing needs arising from historical trauma, cultural disconnection and social determinants of health. You will provide sensitive social and emotional wellbeing assessments and intervention and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, and high-level care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families through the participation, development, planning and evaluation of mental health services.About The TeamThe Child and Youth Mental Health Service has two mental health inpatient units that provide acute recovery oriented multi-disciplinary assessment and intervention for young people and their families. The units consist of an adolescent unit and a child unit each with its own multi-disciplinary team. Both units provide acute short-term hospital admissions for children and young people who may be in crisis, have risk within their presentation, have a level of symptomatology that requires intensive intervention, or benefit from a planned admission. The unit functions as a tertiary service providing statewide support for admissions.The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Community Program consists of 6 multidisciplinary teams that support children, young people and their families aged from 518 years of age presenting with complex mental health needs. Interventions range from acute crisis response to medium term interventions.About The RoleCo-leading and participation in supervision and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers (HWF3, HWF2) by facilitating ongoing monitoring and evaluation of professional practice development.Collaboratively lead stakeholder engagement to improve service provision and coordination of complex care consumers.Actively participate and contribute in strategic meetings to represent the interests and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their and families.Provide expert advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team within the Inpatient Mental Health Units.Manage professionally and sensitively with young people and families experiencing Mental Health issues within the inpatient setting and if required in the community CYMHS setting.Provide cultural expertise on relevant committees and leadership meetings with Campus Based CYMHS.Liaison with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations and other external agencies including schools is core to the Community CYMHS model of care.Coordinate and deliver services within a hub and spoke service model across the Community CYMHS Program.About Children''s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)Children''s Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children''s Hospital , Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service , our Child and Youth Mental Health Service , and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSSBenefitsIf you''re looking for a rewarding career, and you''re excited to contribute to the development of Australia''s best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it''s so great to work at CHQ HHS here .Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Children''s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Healthcare Worker roles.Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 7 hours agoEbbw Vale, Queensland, Australia 3 months agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 23 hours agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoWest Ipswich, Queensland, Australia 10 hours agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoExpression of Interest - UQ Temps Administration OpportunitiesSt Lucia, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoAdministration Support Officer - Therapies and Allied Health Service, Executive ServicesMSAMHSSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 6 days agoAdministration Officer - After Hours Ward ReceptionistSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 day agoAdministration Officer - Icon Cancer Centre HerstonBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoCarbrook, Queensland, Australia 1 month agoLogan Central, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 23 hours agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 day agoAdministration Officer - Medical Typist (Talent Pool)East Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 10 months agoAdministration Officer Primary Health Care TraineeLoganlea, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoWest Ipswich, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoAdministration Officer - Medical RecordsBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 6 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoAdministration Officer - Specialist Outpatients Department (Talent Pool)East Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 10 months agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 23 hours agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoAdministration Officer Identified s105Herston, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoAdministration Officer - Emergency Department - Rolling RecruitmentWest Ipswich, Queensland, Australia 6 months agoNorman Park, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoLutwyche, Queensland, Australia 1 year agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 10 months agoTemporary Assistant Safety Consultant (Health Safety and Wellbeing)South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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