Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Community and Acute Services Team!

• Permanent Full-time opportunity available

Job details

About the role

The purpose of this position is to deliver contemporary clinical mental health services in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment planning and evaluation for adults with severe and complex mental health needs within a community mental health setting in accordance with professional, ethical and National Mental Health standards and legislation.

Some of the key accountabilities of the role are:

• Provide discipline specific clinical services (group, individual and systemic) within a mental health context commensurate with level of experience, and whilst under the clinical supervision or professional guidance of a more experienced practitioner.
• Manage own workload and undertake routine clinical practice within a mental health context with increasing independence, and in accordance with prescribed professional practice standards and ethical standards of service delivery.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary mental health team, operating at a level of clinical practice that is commensurate with level of experience, and whilst under the clinical supervision or professional guidance of a more experienced practitioner.
• As experience builds, make clinical decisions, and solve problems by exercising clinical judgement of increasing independence.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Recognised knowledge and clinical skills in mental health as obtained through relevant tertiary education, with a demonstrated ability to translate and apply this knowledge to clinical service provision within the context of a multidisciplinary team. These services include the use of core discipline assessment and intervention skills, diagnostic and formulation skills, treatment planning and case management.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and effectively manage professional relationships with consumers, carers and families, service providers and other health professionals, including the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills to provide professional services and advice in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based care, recovery principals and in accordance with relevant prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in quality or service improvement activities under the clinical practice and / or professional supervision of a more experienced practitioner.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and other relevant legislations.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Please refer to the attached Role Description for further mandatory requirements

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM645596_06 Allied Health Clinician RD (PDF, 201KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants