AddressTownsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Perinatal Mental Health Coordinators provide a consultation-liaison service for perinatal Mental Health consumers within Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), working in partnership with THHS staff and the primary health care sector to provide a pathway to care for women at risk of perinatal Mental Health issues.
An opportunity has arisen to join the team on a permanent part-time basis, working 38 hours per fortnight.
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )
About your opportunity:
Permanent part-time / 38 hours per fortnight / Location: Townsville
This is a multi-disciplinary position - applications are being sought from Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and/or Social Workers.
Together in Mind is a collaborative perinatal and infant Mental Health day program developed by the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (QCPIMH) and funded by the Department of Health. Together in Mind provides psychoeducation and support for women who have a diagnosed moderate to severe mental illness in the postpartum period. The program is designed as an adjunct to community Mental Health treatment and may also function as a step up/step down support for women recently discharged from inpatient Mental Health care. Together in Mind is collaboratively facilitated by clinical staff from adult Mental Health, child and youth Mental Health and child health services.
The Perinatal Mental Health Coordinators provide services across the Mental Health Service Group and to other Townsville Hospital and Health Service Groups.
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
What's on offer?
- Generous remuneration package value up to $76,837 p.a. (HP4
- Discov) or $82,348 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7) comprising:
- Salary range of $62.75 to $72.58 p.h. (HP4/NG7)
- Annual leave with relevant loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
- Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proof of qualification (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and/or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- Blue Card Checks required.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.
Interested?
Contact: Caitlin Duffy on 07 4433 8***.
Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday 16 July 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
