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Mental Health Clinician
Charters Towers Health Service
Charters Towers Health Service is 25-bed facility providing integrated acute and primary health care services through a range of programs including: community, child, youth and family, mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and outreach services.
An opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Clinician to join their team on a fixed term temporary full-time basis, or 12 months, with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 12 months.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV635549 |
| Closing date | 22-May-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT, 12 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Janet Smith |
| Contact details | 07 4787 0342 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker or Nurse)
Vacancy: Fixed term temporary full-time, 12 months with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 12 months
Location: Charters Towers
About the role:
As part of the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary team, this role provides clinical assessment and treatment services to people presenting with complex and severe mental health problems including alcohol and or drug problems. The opportunity provides exposure to case management and intake assessment of consumers across the lifespan, as well as delivery of a consultation service into the emergency departments and hospitals of the area.
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3/NG6-1)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
- Lifestyle and location: Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy or Psychology or Social Work or Nursing) and proof of applicable registration/membership.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance and Blue Card Checks.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Janet Smith on 07 4787 0342.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635549
Applications close: Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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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 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinican) (CTCMH) 32030608 (Word, 1.29MB)
Role Description
HP3 Mental Health Clinican (CTCMH) 30468074 (Word, 1.31MB)
Role Description
