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Mental Health Adviser (Counsellor)


Woodford Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Woodford

• Conduct mental health, disability, and suicide or self-harm risk screening of offenders, and record information
• Respond to offender requests for support in relation to welfare needs and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required
• Deliver individual or group-based brief, skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience
• 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
• Engage in evidence-based practice relevant to the prevention of suicide and self harm behaviour
• Provide timely advice to offenders about available services and community expectations

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification PO2
Workplace Location Brisbane - North,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/675984/26
Closing date 02-Feb-2026
Job duration
Contact person Chrystal McGregor
Contact details Phone: 5422 5255
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  • Experience and understanding of welfare provision in a human services or related field.
  • Experience in or exposure to a criminal justice environment or similar human services area.
  • Resilient to remain motivated in achieving high standards in the delivery of essential frontline services.
  • Well-rounded in administrative and technical skills that assist in the achievement of workplace goals.
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience in working collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of risk and mental health screening instruments and processes and their application and be able to apply within criminal justice settings.
  • Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to provide high quality professional reports and case notes.
  • Well-developed verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse client group and to effectively communicate with stakeholders in a manner appropriate to the audience.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/675984/26

Closing Date:  Monday, 2nd February 2026

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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