Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km², delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

The Mental Health Service Group, are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their team within the Kirwan Community Care Team in Townsville, on a permanent full-time basis.

This is a multidisciplinary position - Applications are being accepted from Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychology or Social Workers.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity:

Permanent full-time / Location: Townsville

About the Unit:

Kirwan Community Care Team provides a range of services to consumers in the short, medium and long term. These include: Individual treatment programs, Family interventions, Individual and Group therapy, Psychology services, Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics and Case Management. The Community Mental Health Service provides community-based assessment and treatment using case management in the context of a multi-disciplinary team, for people with moderate to severe mental health problems.

All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.

About the Role:

The Mental Health Clinician will participate as a member of the Mental Health Team in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required within a multidisciplinary framework. The position is responsible for ensuring the implementation of individual assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, multidisciplinary consultation, liaison with referring agents, discharge planning and evaluation of care using appropriate outcome and data measurement systems.

• To provide flexible mental health assessment and treatment to adults with mental health difficulties living in the community within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• To provide short, medium and long-term case management so that various services and supports are provided in a coordinated and collaborative manner.
• To provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the Mental Health Service Group.

What's on offer:

• Generous remuneration package value up to $132,289 p.a. comprising:
• Salary range of $2941.70 to $4431.10 p.f. (HP3/NG6-1)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme:

Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Role Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle!

Interested?

Contact: Melissa Baldwin on (07) 4433 9138.

Apply ONLINE by: Monday 11 November 2024.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NG6-1 Mental Health Clinican (KCCT) 32040739 (Word, 1.31MB)
  Role Description
  
  HP3 Mental Health Clinician (KCCT) 30463044 (Word, 1.31MB)
  Role Description