Mental Health Clinician

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Charters Towers; On-site; AUD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join a dynamic team in Charters Towers. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of individuals facing complex mental health challenges. With a focus on clinical assessment and treatment, you will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, providing essential services to enhance community health. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to live in one of Queensland's charming inland cities, known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. If you are passionate about making a difference in public healthcare, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlements

Salary Sacrificing options

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications in relevant fields with proof of registration.
• Class C driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment for severe mental health issues.
• Deliver consultation services in emergency departments and hospitals.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Case Management

Consultation Services

Mental Health Treatment

Education

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Social Work

Nursing

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland, and our purpose is "great care every day."

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, or Nurse)

Vacancy: Fixed-term, temporary full-time, 12 months with the possibility of extension, not exceeding 12 months

About the role:

As part of the Charters Towers Community Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary team, this role provides clinical assessment and treatment services to people presenting with complex and severe mental health problems, including alcohol and/or drug issues. The role offers exposure to case management and intake assessment across the lifespan, as well as delivering consultation services into emergency departments and hospitals in the area.

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

Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $132,567 p.a., comprising:

• Salary range: $3,030.00 to $4,453.50 per fortnight (HP3/NG6-1)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: Attractive remuneration packages, comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave, carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
• Lifestyle and location: Charters Towers is one of Queensland's most beautiful inland cities, known for its architecture and history. Discover this enchanting outback town, just an hour and a half west of Townsville.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing, with proof of registration/membership.
• Class C driver's license.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role, requiring vaccinations for Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks including criminal history clearance and Blue Card checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now

If you want to help shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance, apply today.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion, contact:
Janet Smith at 07 4787 0342.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635549

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.