Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care Team

Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Mental Health Clinican to join the team within Acute Care Team on a Permanent full-time or part-time basis sitting within the Mental Health Service Group.Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under theJob details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV565540
Closing date 09-Jun-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full-time/permanent part-time
Contact person Patricia Shirkie
Contact details 07 4433 9480
Access theThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.Our purpose is `great care every day'.About your opportunityPermanent Full-time or Permanent Part-timeThe Mental Health Clinician will provide triage, assessment and consultation liaison for all consumers referred to the Acute Care Team. The position will be required to work in both community and The Townsville Hospital Emergency Department environments. The position works collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide Mental Health assessment, intervention and consultation, mobile crisis response and case management duties as required in accordance with professional standards and legislation consistent with the 10 Year Mental Health Strategy for Queensland and the National Standards for Mental Health Services in the Mental HealthAcute Care Team.Generous remuneration package value up to $132,730 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $76.747 to $116,332 p.a. [Full-time Equivalent] (HP3)
• Salary range of $38.70 to $58.67 p.h. [Part-time Equivalent] (HP3)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

The successful candidate will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following

• Ability to provide triage and assessment of Mental Health conditions and risk.
• Ability to provide treatment options based on evidence based practice
• Provision of care which is patient centred and involves family and carers
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.Requirements

• Applications are being sought from candidates with either Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work qualification.
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• Must possess a Class C drivers licence
• Authorised Mental Health Practitioner or the ability to become authorised is desirable
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
• Probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Why make the change?Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.Further 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 DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsApplication KitJob search

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