Targeted Intervention Practitioner, Full-time, QLD

Are you ready to make a lasting impact supporting youth and their families to embrace and build their wellbeing? Look no further as we have the opportunity you’ve been waiting for We are seeking Targeted Intervention Practitioners to join us at our headspace Inala office to effectively engage with young people, aged 12-25 years, through provision of Single Session Thinking (SST) therapeutic interventions. Make the most of every encounter to provide meaningful support and potentially resolve client concerns in a single session. In this role you will enjoy brief therapy engagements which focus on immediate needs and potential solutions for young people using collaboration, priority setting and practical strategy clear step supports. About Accoras Accoras has been delivering mental health and wellbeing services to South-East Queensland young people and families for 30 years. Accoras operates headspace Inala, in a lead agency capacity, providing early intervention and support to young people aged 12-25 years, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health (including sexual health), work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Accoras is always looking for professionals to join our growing team who are values-driven, highly motivated, and looking for an environment that will support their growth and challenge them to be better. If you have the potential for greatness, then Accoras is somewhere you should want to be What we offer: Interesting and meaningful work within a friendly, passionate team of like-minded  supportive professionals Work within an established centre with a demonstrated track record of achieving positive outcomes for clients  Enjoy a diverse client caseload allocated toward your experience and areas of interest Flexible work arrangements with a suite of not-for-profit salary packaging options About You To succeed in this role you will need to be highly motivated and client-focused, constantly striving to give the best support to individuals, families and communities we work with. You will: Be a degree qualified professional ( Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or a related allied health discipline) Have previous work experience working with young people in a mental health care setting Have the ability and experience to be able to deliver evidence based SST therapeutic interventions, counselling services and treatment planning, and engage family and friends in young people’s care where appropriate Have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of people, in particular the ability to engage with young people and advocate on their behalf Show demonstrated skills in case management, conducting risk assessments, and making appropriate decisions in situations where risk to client safety is involved Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or  eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is desired. Next Steps Our clients have a variety of cultural backgrounds and life experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects and responds to the diversity within our community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a personal experience of mental illness, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and gender diverse, and people with a disability. We’re reviewing applications as they arrive—so apply today click on the Apply Now button and follow the prompts to upload your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role and its responsibilities, please connect with Mike Garrett, Centre Manager headspace Inala on   or  . Apply now