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Mental Health Clinician - Triage (Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker)
Rockhampton
Calling all Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers!
Experience first hand the impact you have on the community of Rockhampton as the Mental Health Clinician – Triage. Use discipline specific clinical skills to deliver high quality specialist mental health care to consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families, in keeping with professional national and state requirements.
This is a permanent, full time opportunity for you to make a difference in our community. Make the change today!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HOS3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5D633675 |
| Closing date | 13-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | bronte bayliss |
| Contact details | 0459 853 895 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult services including the Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. In addition, there is an Adult Step Up, Step Down facility located in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.
About the role:
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, external referral sources, consumers and carers to promote consumer focus and involvement that meets the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
- Provide a clinical service to consumers, families and carers and the wider community using evidence- based practice, to ensure a high standard of mental health care.
- Work flexibly, collaboratively, efficiency and effectively within the team and with consumers, carers and other stakeholders, in order to promote consumer recovery.
- Assesses plans, implements and evaluates comprehensive care for consumers in accordance with professional standards and best practice.
- Undertakes independent practice within the service professional guidelines.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to professional development and quality improvement within the integrated mental health service.
About you:
Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
While not mandatory, appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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 apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- 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.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D633675
Applications close: Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RK5D633675 - Mental Health Clinician - Triage (PDF, 407KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
