Health Practitioner

Permanent Full time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to specialised mental health services. The role facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring and review of The Way Back Support Service.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MH573598
Closing date 05-Jul-2024
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Contact person Tara Matthews
Contact details (07) 3834 1619
Access theAbout the rolePermanent Full time opportunity to provide advanced clinical expertise and care relevant to specialised mental health services. The role facilitates the development, implementation, monitoring and review of The Way Back Support Service.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with your Professional Standards of Practice, the HP4 Clinical and Non-Clinical Capability Statements and the Metro North HHS commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals
• Deliver high level Social Work/ Psychology/Occupational Therapy clinical services within an acute care framework as a member of a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in comprehensive mental health and risk assessment, clinical formulation and decision making.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills and expert clinical judgement in relation to comprehensive mental state assessment and crisis management.
• Provide brief intervention, relevant referrals, and if required the application of the Mental Health Act 2016, in partnership with emergency services.

Health EquityIt is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:Job ad reference number: MH573598 Close date: 05/07/2024Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionApplication KitApplication Kit