Join a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving access to mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services for adolescents and young adults aged 12–25.

Job details

About the role

As part of the headspace Clinical In‑reach Team (hCIT), you'll work across multiple headspace sites providing specialist assessment, intervention, consultation and shared care for young people experiencing complex mental health needs. This is a meaningful opportunity to support vulnerable young people and their families while contributing to service development within an innovative and highly collaborative model of care.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver high-level and quality, evidence-based and social work / psychology / occupational therapy MHAOD assessment, intervention, and consultation for adolescents and young adults with complex mental health needs, including individual, group, and telehealth modalities.
• Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships and communication with headspace staff, MNMH services (including Child and Youth, Adult, and Acute teams), adolescents and young adults, families and carers, multidisciplinary teams, general practitioners, and other government and non-government stakeholders to support integrated, coordinated, and individualised care for adolescents and young adults.
• Manage a clinical portfolio or additional team support functions as delegated by Team Leader, including monitoring and reporting on clinical practice and outcomes within the clinical service area to support achievement of key performance indicators.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) 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.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  MH676609 Role Description (PDF)