The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day’.
About your opportunity
The Mental Health Service Group are currently seeking to recruit a Mental Health Clinician to their team on a fixed term temporary full-time basis, up to 30/06/2023 with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 12 months. This position is based within the North Ward Community Care Team.
The Mental Health Clinician will:
- Provide flexible mental health assessment and treatment to adults with mental health difficulties living in the community within a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Provide short, medium and long-term case management so that various services and supports are provided in a coordinated and collaborative manner.
- Provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the Mental Health Service Group.
Generous remuneration package value up to $9,916 p.m. comprising:
- Salary range of $2719.80 to $3997.60 p.f. (HP3)
- 4, 5, 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Requirements
- It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Proof of qualification (Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- Possession of relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in Psychology would be well regarded for a position at this level.
- While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker is highly regarded.
- Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
- Possession of class C drivers’ licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- 6 month probation period.
- All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change? Discover Townsville
With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.
Interested..?
Contact: Kerry Adam on 07 4433 8301.
Apply ONLINE by: Monday 14 November 2022.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.