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Job details

Role details

The Sexual Health and Sexual Assault Service at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications for a Psychologist (Sexual Assault) to join their team on a permanent basis.

How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• Deliver psychology clinical services to patients of the Mackay Sexual Service – including clients who have experienced or are supporting someone who has experienced sexual assault or violence; as well as clients who identify as gender diverse, or have any psychological needs related to their sexual health.
• Work as a member of a dynamic, highly professional team of Psychologists, within a multidisciplinary team setting and in a Health Psychology context.
• Your role will include assessment, therapy and potentially group work. 
• Completion of psychometric assessments as part of the broader MHHS Psychology Department accepting referrals from within the whole MHHS.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative models of service and provide discipline specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service.

About the Team

The Mackay Sexual Health Service (MSHS) is located within the Mackay Community Health Centre, 12-14 Nelson Street, Mackay. This facility also provides services inclusive of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services and Breast Screen. The MSHS is located off the courtyard toward the rear of the Mackay Community Health Services building which has entrances from Nelson St. through the main foyer and from Wellington Street through the government car park at the rear.   This Service operates Monday -Friday between the hours of 0800 – 1630.  The Mackay Sexual Health Service provides services to all persons over 14 years    of age.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Further information

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

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

Documents

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

• Role Description (PDF, 1.07MB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants