Join a 24/7 acute mental health service supporting consumers in crisis at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department.

Make a real impact by delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, working collaboratively within a dedicated 24/7 multidisciplinary team.

Job details

Your new role:

In this dynamic position, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred mental health assessment and intervention within a 24-hour Emergency Department service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, therapeutic interventions, patient education and discharge planning within an interprofessional team.
• Contribute to clinical education through supervision of students, allied health assistants and participation in team-based learning.
• Participate in quality improvement, service development and research activities under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Work within a continuous shift roster to support 24/7 emergency mental health service delivery.

About you:

You are a compassionate, motivated allied health professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to collaborative, patient-centred care.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Ability to deliver evidence-based mental health assessments and interventions in an emergency context.
• Strong communication skills with the capacity to work effectively within an interprofessional team.
• Commitment to continual professional development and the ability to build growing clinical expertise.
• Capacity to support the education and development of students and junior staff.

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What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are Metro South Health:

We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.

We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve.

We are better together.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• Application essentials - things you need to know (PDF)
  
  We are MSH - five reasons why you should join us (PDF)
  
  MS12671052_HP (PDF)
  
  MS12671052_CN (PDF)