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About the role
The position delivers high quality; evidence based Social Work/Psychology/Occupational Therapy clinical services in the assessment and treatment of consumers with complex Mental Health issues, their families, carers and relevant stakeholders, in an acute setting. This position operates as a member of an integrated, multidisciplinary Mental Health team with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery framework.
About you
Deliver competent level Social Work/Psychology/Occupational Therapy clinical services to consumers with complex Mental Health and alcohol and other drug treatment needs based on valid and reliable evidence, in accordance with professional practice, ethical and Mental Health standards to ensure culturally appropriate consumer focused outcomes. This includes:
- Initial Mental Health and alcohol and drugs triage and assessment (including risk assessments), case formulation and care planning for consumers presenting to intake of the service. This includes operating the 1300 MH Call Service (a tele triage service delivering a single point of access to the Mental Health service).
- Crisis support and ongoing risk assessment for consumers requiring short term management.
- Biopsychosocial assessments to assist with problem and diagnostic clarification
- Short term evidence-based interventions for selected consumers.
- Advocacy to promote consumer, family and carer identified needs within the service
- Referral and liaison with other healthcare services, government and non-government agencies
Exercise increasingly independent clinical judgement and core problem solving skills and appropriate risk management strategies to a complex caseload with supervision from a more senior clinician, commensurate with level of knowledge and clinical expertise.
Apply knowledge of Mental Health legislation and policy (including Mental Health Act 2016 and the National Mental Health Standards) to facilitate the delivery of coordinated and integrated services within Metro North Mental Health.
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 salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- 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
- 17.5% 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: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )
Job ad reference number: RBH566922
Close date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Find 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 ACCEPTED
