Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician (Clinical Nurse) - Hinterland Mental Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a MHAODS Clinician (Clinical Nurse) to provide high-quality mental health services in a rural setting. The successful applicant will deliver clinical services, assessments, and case management within the Hinterland Mental Health Service. This role offers flexibility, competitive wages, and various professional development opportunities, making it an ideal position for those looking to contribute meaningfully in rural healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Deliver high quality evidence based clinical services to consumers presenting with mental health and/or AOD issues.
• Conduct intake/triage, clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage cases, conduct group/family work across various programs.

Job description

Overview

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions. Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Hinterland Mental Health Service at the Hinterland Facilities (Clermont, Dysart, Moranbah) is seeking applications for a MHAODS Clinician (Clinical Nurse) to join their team on a permanent basis. For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• As a member of the Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS), this position will deliver high quality evidence based clinical services to consumers presenting with mental health and/or AOD issues in a rural setting.
• This will include intake/triage, clinical assessments, evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments as well as case management, group/family work across the service's programs as required.

About The Team

This position is part of the Hinterland Mental Health Service, located in Moranbah (200km west of Mackay and provides outreach mental health services to Clermont, Dysart, Middlemount and Glenden. There is the expectation that successful applicants would travel to provide outreach to above-mentioned locations and to Mackay for training and/or professional supervision on an ongoing basis. The Hinterland team compromises of several programs:

• Child and Youth Service
• Adult Service
• Acute Care Team
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODs)

The successful applicant may choose to be based at any of the facilities in the Hinterland Catchment area and travel to Moranbah when required.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

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