• Student Affairs Division
• Full-time fixed term position through to December 2024 with a salary in the range $93,254.55 to $101,680.96 + 17% superannuation.
• Bring your ability to quickly and effectively assess student needs and make referrals within our multidisciplinary team with a holistic approach to student mental health.
• Be part of a committed and passionate team of allied health professionals.
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

The Mental Health Adviser is responsible for providing enhanced triage support and emergency mental health care to students undergoing a crisis or deterioration in their mental or emotional wellbeing. They are to ensure timely and targeted assistance, using a stepped care approach. The position will contribute to the development, implementation, and coordination of triage strategies to improve overall student wellbeing.

Duties

• Provision of triage functions within Student Services, including assessment of risk and need, including those at high risk and/or with complex needs.
• Act as a referral point for students presenting with mental health concerns, maintaining, and developing appropriate referral pathways, both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with Student Services colleagues in the provision of initiatives that support student wellbeing, success, and engagement using cross referral and joint working where appropriate to ensure a holistic approach for students who have disclosed mental health concerns.
• Coordinate and contribute to the planning and case management for students with mental health concerns. Evaluate effectiveness of assessment and referral processes with focus on follow-up and engagement with university and community resources.
• Any other duties as directed.

About You

• A degree/training in a relevant area (e.g., Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) and at least four years subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis response, intake, and triage management, along with experience in mental health assessment and brief intervention with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven experience providing advice and recommendations to individuals on counselling and other available services.
• Understanding of issues affecting students experiencing mental health difficulties in Tertiary Education.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

About The University of Queensland (UQ)

For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver unparalleled teaching, learning and research excellence that creates positive change globally. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• On campus childcare options.
• Cheap parking (from just $5 a day).
• Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

Should you wish to apply, please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above.
• Resume.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sheldon Pace at [email protected].

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-32618). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 19 December 2023.

At UQ, our strength lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusionv, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.