South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Community Adult Mental Health Health Practitioner to join our team in St George!

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Your opportunity

In the South West, Adult Mental Health clinicians provide community-based consultation, assessment and treatment to people experiencing serious mental health disorders and problems. This Roma based position is responsible for a distinct case load of consumers and provides outreach to surrounding local communities.

In this role you will provide a specialist comprehensive, recovery-orientated mental healthcare service that aims to improve the mental health and well-being of adults experiencing mental health deterioration and their carers/support people. Engagement with community managed and non-government services is an important component of the role and there is an expectation to participate in the development of innovative and culturally safe service options.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of medical and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
• Enjoy a flexible work environment and great company culture!
• Outback sunsets and friendly community vibes!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what St George has to offer! - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

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

Documents

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

• SW651340 RD (PDF, 679KB)
  Role Description
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
  Information Package for Applicants