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Clinical Nurse Consultant, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist (Mental Health Clinician - Suicide Prevention and Aftercare)
Longreach
Are you a visionary mental health clinician ready to champion change?
We want you to join our team and lead clinical excellence within our Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Service.
Join our dedicated team and strengthen mental health care in our rural and remote communities. Experience an unforgettable outback lifestyle and the true meaning to community. Get involved with the locals and do your part as we get ready for our end of year festivities. Your positive influence will shape a brand new 2027 for country folk in Central West - we look forward to meeting you.
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Patient Centred Care
for our Central West communities
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Central West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CW6J695617 |
| Closing date | 08-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 10 January 2027 (possible extension) |
| Contact person | Seainin Finnegan |
| Contact details | (07) 4652 8100 Access the National Relay Service |
We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We strive to improve
What's involved – This role will work directly with staff across Central West Hospital and Health Service to implement the Zero Suicide in Healthcare Framework in collaboration with co-ordination of the Aftercare Services to embed suicide prevention clinical pathway's across Central West. The Zero Suicide in Healthcare initiative aims to strengthen the care of people at risk of suicide who come into contact with health services and is supported by strong leadership, a restorative just culture, workforce development and continuous quality improvement. You will provide clinical co-ordination for the Aftercare service within the Central West Hospital and Health Service in partnership with the Non-Government Organisation provider for the After Care Service and the Western Queensland Primary Health Network. You will provide clinical co-ordination, brief clinical intervention, integrated referral, and escalation pathways for the After Care Service.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.
Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.
As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:
- generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
- salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
- 17.5% annual leave loading;
- career development opportunities;
- Suitable Queensland Health accommodation or accommodation assitance.
The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.
First impressions count -
- Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
- Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
- Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.
For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.
Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files max: 2MB each.
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