Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (Advanced) Community Care Team - Cairns

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a role focused on mental health assessment and culturally informed treatment planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers in Far North Queensland.

You will join a team, participate in assessments, therapeutic interventions, case management and planning, liaise with relevant agencies, contribute to service strategies, and integrate traditional healing practices into care.

Job description

About us:We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.This position also provides advice and the social and cultural aspects relevant to the Mental Health assessment and inputs to the development of treatment planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.About your opportunity:In this position you will...Input and participate as a member of the team with assessments, therapeutic interventions, treatment and participate in case management, case reviews and planning providing cultural perspectives and advice.Liaise and network with the relevant agencies to enhance service delivery and encourage coordinated and effective services using effective communication and consultation skills.Be involved in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Service's strategies, plans, policies, and participate in continuous quality improvement activities working actively using the principles of effective team functioning.Linking with traditional healing practices.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.What we offer:Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centresThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.