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Senior Allied Health Clinician
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Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Child and Youth Mental Health Services Team! • Child and Youth Mental Health Service is a specialised team of health professionals that provides assessment, treatment and management of children and young people aged 0 to 17 years who have or are at risk of developing severe and complex mental health issues.
• Fixed Term Temporary part-time opportunity for up to 5 months
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM637167_05 |
| Closing date | 28-May-2025 |
| Job duration | ASAP to October 2025 |
| Contact person | Deanna Colston |
| Contact details | 3818 4800 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This role demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and skills to ensure effective service delivery within the speciality area of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS). This role delivers high level profession-specific clinical services and leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for consumers with severe and complex mental health issues in a community-based child and youth mental health setting.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level knowledge and skills to undertake non-routine clinical practice with a broad understanding within continuum of care.
- Ability to provide high level communication in a demanding multidisciplinary team environment with the need for high levels of risk sensitivity and case review.
- Ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives, and provide clinical supervision to less experienced practitioners.
- High level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical assessments and intervention within the current legislative and policy context of a mental health service. Specific knowledge and skills in Systemic Family Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and/or the treatment of eating disorders, would be highly regarded.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- For Psychologists: Eligibility for full registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required. The possession of an Australian Psychological Society (APS) accredited postgraduate qualification in clinical psychology and/or an endorsement in clinical psychology would be highly considered.
- For Social Workers: The possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.
- For Occupational Therapists: The possession of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia is required.
- For Speech Pathologists: The possession of a tertiary degree in Speech Pathology providing eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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.
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WM637167_05 Senior Allied Health Clinician RD (PDF, 202KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
