Senior or Mental Health Clinician Royal Flying Doctor Service QLD

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is looking for a Senior or Mental Health Clinician with exceptional personal drive and comprehensive counselling skills to join our Central West and Outback Mental Health Team to provide services to regional and remote patients.
  
You are a proactive Clinician who demonstrates a collaborative working style with the ability to build relationships with client groups, the community and other health care professionals.  In addition to your innovative thinking, you are a highly skilled communicator, autonomous worker and passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing services to people living in remote areas.
  
You will be highly skilled in empowering others, knowledgeable on issues impacting rural and remote populations and a team player. We are looking for a creative Clinician that meets the following criteria;

  • Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
  • Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (Suitable for Mental Health credentialing)
  • Post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical field
  • Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, therapeutic counselling and mental health education

  
This position is a full-time role working Monday – Friday and will start on an initial maximum term contract of 12 months. RFDS will provide you with generous weekly allowances on top of your salary to help with your mortgage or rent so you can settle and stay in this beautiful, relaxing town.
  
Why join RFDS Charleville Base?

In outback Queensland, the locals are friendly and warm, so you will feel right at home when you join the team. In your free time, you will discover beautiful experiences close to home, and if you feel adventurous, there are wonders nearby that are just waiting to be discovered. Walking along the Warrego River, watching wildlife, and chasing down the best outback steak are just some things to do in Charleville. The southwest pocket which is not too far away offers adventure beyond Charleville – hike Carnarvon Gorge, attend Australia’s biggest cattle auction in Roma or soak in a mineral-rich artesian mud bath in Eulo.
  
Why Join the RFDS Central West and Outback Mental Health Team?

Working in the heart of the Queensland Outback will provide you with experiences unlike that of the hustle and bustle of the city. You will enjoy wide open spaces, and beautiful horizons and never be caught in traffic. You’ll make a difference in people’s everyday lives by delivering essential services in a welcoming community. The following benefits will also be provided to you by joining the RFDS;

  • Attractive remuneration packages + Super
  • Salary packaging of $18,500 increasing your take-home pay  
  • Live in– Remote Area Package- Weekly Rent/ Mortgage Assistance + Gratuity
  • Training and development opportunities with paid study leave
  • A great sense of community spirit by joining our proud and passionate team
  • Employee Assistance Program- advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
  • Private health insurance discounts

Interested?

If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]  or call 07 3852 7553. Alternatively, please contact the Manager of Central West and Outback Mental Health Dr Tim Driscoll at [email protected].

Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and blue card. Before the appointment, you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. You will also be required to complete the RFDS credentialing process. 

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds

The closing date to apply for this position is November 10th, 2022, however, shortlisting and screening may begin before this date, so don’t hesitate to apply!

JOB SUMMARY

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Royal Flying Doctor Service QLD

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