Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km²

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

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 

This is a multi-disciplinary position - Applications are open to Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers.

The Mental Health Clinician will: 

• Provide a flexible mental health clinical service to children and adolescents with severe mental health difficulties and/or substance abuse issues who are involved in the criminal justice system in either, a community outreach, Court, Watch House or Youth Detention Centre setting within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Provide forensic mental health specific expertise and advice through consultation and liaison and education to key stakeholders working with young people at risk of mental illness and involvement with Criminal Justice system.
• Provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service.

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

What is on offer:

• Generous remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a. comprising:
• Salary range of $79,051 to $116,189 p.a. (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.

Role Requirements:

• Nursing: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Health Practitioner:
  • Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
  • Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Townsville, North West and Mackay Hospital and Health Services to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.  
• 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?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Interested?

Contact: Carine Petrou on 0409 571 593.

Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday, 19 November 2024

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.

Documents

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

• HP3 Mental Health Clinician (NQAFMHS) 30475439 (Word, 549KB)
  Role Description
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Clinician (NQAFMHS) 30482628 (Word, 553KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit