Are you a Mental Health Clinician looking for permanency within a well-established and diverse team? Applications are invited for this Senior Mental Health Clinician (Child and Youth) role located in Emerald now. This role can be filled by an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Nurse.

The successful applicant will deliver high-level clinical services and leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for Child and Youth consumers with Mental Illness in a Community Rural Mental Health setting.

Emerald is a rural town located within the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, a short 270kms from Rockhampton City. The town boasts year-round events such as the Gemfields Festival, Gala in the Garden, Emerald 100 Race Day plus the iconic Derby Day just to name a few.

Your next chapter awaits!

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Our community care teams provide mental health assessment and treatment services to people who are affected by mental illness. We provide mental health services to adults, children and young people under 18 years of age with serious mental health issues.

About the role:

To deliver a high-level clinical services and leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for Child and Youth consumers with Mental Illness in a Community Rural Mental Health setting.

Provide clinical coordination and leadership in the intake assessment and crisis response of the Child and Youth Mental Health service.

About you:

• Hold qualifications and the appropriate registration/certifications to practice in one of the following:
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Nursing
• Demonstrate a high level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical assessments and intervention within the current legislative and policy context of a Child and Youth Mental Health Service.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level communication in a demanding multidisciplinary team environment with the need for high levels of risk sensitivity and case review.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives and provide clinical / professional supervision to less experienced practitioners.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4K605519

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CH4K605519 - Clinical Nurse Consultant - Child and Youth (PDF, 334KB)
  Role Description
  
  CH4K605519 - Mental Health Clinician - Senior (Child & Youth) (PDF, 338KB)
  Role Description