Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor)

Queensland Corrective Services

1. Permanent Full Time
2. $2,961.00 - $3,756.00 per fortnight $77,250 - $97,991 per annum
3. Employer superannuation contribution 12.75%, Leave loading, 5 weeks annual leave

The primary accountabilities of the Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor) include:

1. Conduct mental health, disability, and suicide or self-harm risk screening of offenders, and record information.
2. Complete referrals as required to internal and external stakeholders.
3. Respond to offender requests for support in relation to welfare needs and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required.
4. Deliver individual or group-based brief, skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience.
5. Provide case management to individuals with presenting mental health, disability or other vulnerabilities using effective time management and prioritisation skills, including clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and the maintenance of accurate record and documentation.
6. Engage in evidence-based practice relevant to the prevention of suicide and self- harm behaviour.
7. Maintain own level of knowledge of contemporary offender rehabilitation research and practices, and legislation, policy and procedures in relation to offender management.
8. Participate in professional supervision and development activities, including team meetings.
9. As a member of a multi-disciplinary unit, provide consultancy services to, and accept referrals from, other unit members including Psychologists/Mental Health Clinicians, Education Officers, Program Delivery Officers, and Custodial Correctional Officers.
10. Ensure maintenance, accuracy and appropriateness of records for appropriate authorities.
11. Ensure records and information data for the Integrated Offender Management system (IOMS) are accurate and current.
12. Ensure safety and security of self and others and the security and confidentiality of QCS

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700001/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026

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