Mental Health Worker

Deliver high quality, evidence based Mental Health services as a member of the multidisciplinary Mental Health team to consumers (and their carers) of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service Acute Response Team.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MH554942
Closing date 12-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Shane Rebgetz
Contact details (07) 5316 3113
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• It is the purpose of this role to deliver high quality, evidence based Mental Health services as a member of the multidisciplinary Mental Health team to consumers (and their carers) of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service Acute Response Team (CYMHS-ART) who experience a Mental Health crisis.
• Care is delivered with a focus on consumer and carer needs. This is achieved through comprehensive clinical assessment, consumer education, formulation, brief therapeutic intervention and/or management and assistance with discharge planning within a multidisciplinary context. The above interventions are delivered within Recovery Oriented, Developmental, Systemic, Attachment, Trauma Informed and Sociocultural frameworks.

About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops own talent through ongoing professional development, values differences and recognises importance of teamwork in health service delivery
• Compassion – is completely consumer focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of consumer services or support in the delivery of services to consumers
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our consumers and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team using comprehensive communication skills to work collaboratively with consumers and their family members/carer. Demonstrated communication skills in working with key stakeholders such as other government and non-government community organisations.

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: MH554942Close date: Friday 12th April 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.Application KitRole Description