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Social Worker, Cassowary Area Mental Health Service - Innisfail
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Enjoy the Far North lifestyle as a Mental Health Social Worker with the Cassowary Area Mental Health Service (CAMHS). In this rewarding role, you will provide evidence-based mental health, alcohol and other drugs services, including triage, assessment, treatment and care coordination for consumers with complex needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary, recovery-focused team, you will support holistic, person-centred care and contribute to positive outcomes for consumers, families and the community.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH687300 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Louise Ots |
| Contact details | 0438 039 994 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
Cassowary Area Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is part of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) and provides mental health services from Fishery Falls in the north to Bilyana in the south, and west to Palmerston in Tropical North Queensland. Services provided include intake/triage, assessments, case management, treatment interventions, and consultation with a health promotion and recovery focus. Mental health services across the lifespan are provided by a multidisciplinary team including mental health nursing, social work, psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy and indigenous mental health workers.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will......
- Use the biopsychosocial model to conduct mental health assessments and assist consumers and families/supports to develop a comprehensive individual recovery plan and facilitate the effective delivery of care.
- Work with families and client's communities to promote recovery and community inclusion, co-ordinate/facilitate access to generic supports, services, opportunities and resources necessary to meet the consumer's identified needs and goals.
- Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routing clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
- Effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation and with external stakeholders, including non-government organisations, consumers and their carers.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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