Mental Health Clinician – EVOLVE (Psych, SW, OT) Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

About us:

Evolve Therapeutic Services is one of four Child and Youth Services teams, also including the Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service, and Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs service.

About the role:

  • Assessment and formulation of timely and appropriate treatment interventions, consistent with current best practice within a multidisciplinary framework.
  • Utilise a range of therapeutic modalities and interventions including attachment-trauma focused work with children, families, and interagency systems.
  • Undertake routine tasks involving individual assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, multidisciplinary consultation, liaison with referring agents, discharge planning and evaluation of care using appropriate outcome and data measurement systems.
  • Provide referral, liaison, and interagency collaborative care planning, along with advocacy for consumers and their families/carers.

About you:

  • Psychology: The successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution. Full Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate or eligibility to be provisionally registered.
  • Occupational Therapy: The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is mandatory.
  • Social Work: The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,706 p.a. is comprised of:

  • A salary between $3,223.0 – $4,323.80 p.f.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

  • Professional Development
  • Education Opportunities – Study and Research
  • Work-life balance, variety and flexibility
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
  • Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK3J521896.

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 November 2023

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Job Salary

Full time