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We are recruiting to the multidisciplinary Mental Health Clinician (Alcohol and Other Drugs) role. If you are passionate, skilled and ready to join our collaborative, high performing team we would love to hear from you. Experience all the country life has to offer and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care for our communities.

Receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments Workforce attraction incentive scheme - Conditions apply

Job details

People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Investment in staff | Innovation and change

What's involved – To deliver a high standard and comprehensive range of drug and alcohol services to individuals, families, groups, and community members.  This includes but is not limited to clinical assessment and treatment services in accordance with harm minimisation policy and practice and community priorities to reduce harm associated with the use of alcohol, and other drugs. 

This role also coordinates and participate in all other prevention and intervention activities undertaken by the multidisciplinary Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODS) service.  This position is community based, and the incumbent will be expected to work with a broad range of individuals, groups and organisations to meet the objectives identified.

As a Central West Health employee, you will be well remunerated up to $13,684 p.m. Your benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%; salary packaging to increase your take home pay; 17.5% annual leave loading; career development opportunities; housing or rental assistance.

Mandatory qualification/s:

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Mental Health Clinician - Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and / or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.

• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology

Join our Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and be part of a team who are purpose driven, collaborative and dedicated to providing critical mental health services to our communities.  

Living in Central West Queensland is ideal for those who enjoy being part of a close-knit, safe, friendly and inclusive community. The outback offers a quiet, relaxed and safe lifestyle and is the perfect location to relax, unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Schools in the west provide more one on one learning with students and there are various work opportunities for partners of healthcare workers with local businesses, property owners and other local and state government agencies. For more insight visit FarOut! (gofarout.com.au)

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, pertussis and influenza during their employment.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 20.6 per cent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West HHS provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

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

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

Documents

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

• Vaccination_tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs (PDF, 177KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Vaccination_Vaccine Preventable Diseases Forms (PDF, 328KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 917KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP_ RD_Alcohol and Other Drugs_CW4F571793 (PDF, 206KB)
  Role Description
  
  NG7_RD_CNC Alcohol and Other Drugs (PDF, 217KB)
  Role Description