The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is 'great care every day'.

About your opportunity:
Permanent full-time and permanent part-time opportunities available.
The Mental Health Clinician in the Acute Care Team (ACT), Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) provides triage, assessment and consultation liaison for all consumers referred to ACT. The position will be required to work in both community and The Townsville Hospital Emergency Department environments.
The position will be required to work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide mental health assessment, intervention and consultation, mobile crisis response and case management duties as required in accordance with professional standards and legislation consistent with the 10 Year Mental Health Strategy for Queensland and the National Standards for Mental Health Services in the Mental Health Acute Care Team.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to provide triage and assessment of mental health conditions and risk.
• Ability to provide treatment options based on evidence based practice.
• Provision of care which is patient centred and involves family and carers.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the Service.

What's on offer:

• Generous remuneration package value up to $128,706 p.a. comprising:
• Salary range of $2941.70 to $4323.80 p.f. or $38.70 to $56.89 p.h. (HP3)
• 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.

Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme:
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply).

Role Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy or Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
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.
Interested?
Contact: Patricia Shirkie on (07) 4433 9480.
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 14 November 2024.
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