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About the role
This role will provide mental health assessment, formulation, treatment planning, intervention and case management to children and young people (aged 0 to 18) who have or at risk of developing severe and complex mental health needs, or whose needs cannot be met by other services. This role is required to participate in providing support to the Ipswich Emergency Department as part of the Acute Response Team on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Clinical skills in the area of child, adolescent and family mental health, inclusive of crisis and triage management.
- Knowledge of and skills in contemporary therapeutic approaches in this target population.
- Strong communication skills, providing clients, families and stakeholders with a professional and flexible service that meets their needs.
- Ability to assist and understand the needs of other team members and communicate with all team members appropriately. This is inclusive of the demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment within the team and contribute to the learning of others through a willingness to share information with others.
- Effective self-management skills in relation to strong time management, documentation, prioritisation and delegation to achieve deadlines.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
