Health Practitioner (Mental Health) - Atherton

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Atherton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in Atherton is seeking a Health Practitioner (Mental Health) to support recovery-oriented care. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, coordinating services and promoting community inclusion for clients and families.

You will work within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, contributing to an integrated care approach with local community providers and services.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply biopsychosocial model in mental health assessments.
• Engage families and communities to support recovery goals.
• Build collaborative relationships with other services and providers.

Responsibilities

• Use the biopsychosocial model to conduct mental health assessments and assist consumers and families to develop a recovery plan.
• Work with families and clients' communities to promote recovery and access to supports.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies to ensure integrated service access.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Family and community engagement

Collaborative practice with agencies

Job description

Health Practitioner (Mental Health) - Atherton

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Atherton QLD

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service is responsible for delivering Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, as well as early intervention, and mental health prevention and promotion.

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.

About your role:

In this position you will…..

• Use the biopsychosocial model to conduct mental health assessments and assist consumers and families/supports to develop a comprehensive individual recovery plan and facilitate the effective delivery of care.
• Work with families and client's communities to promote recovery and community inclusion, co-ordinate/facilitate access to generic supports, services, opportunities and resources necessary to meet the consumer's identified needs and goals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative work practices and relationships with other agencies (including non-government organisations), service providers and consumer and carer groups to ensure consumers have access to an integrated service system.

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.

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