Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the clinical expertise and compassion to support youth facing mental health challenges? We want you to join our dedicated team as a Senior Mental Health Clinician working with youth! At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we are committed to providing holistic, compassionate care to young individuals navigating mental health challenges. As a Senior Mental Health Clinician in our Youth Services program, you will play a pivotal role in providing high quality care and support to children and adoloscents experiencing a range of mental health issues.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme

Your opportunity:

• Deliver high level professional clinical mental health services as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to optimise psycho-social outcomes for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and disorders, and their families and carers.
• Provide intensive, developmentally appropriate, community-centred, mental health interventions and ongoing assessment for adolescents who require higher intensity (level and mode of contact and range of interventions/services, including risk assessment, crisis management, and safety planning) treatment, rehabilitation, and support to recover from mental illness.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7) or remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a., comprising salary between $124,435 - $133,901 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.).  (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2410WB597104.

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline (PDF, 330KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF, 293KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline (PDF, 330KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2410WB597104 RD (PDF, 1.15MB)
  Role Description