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• Temporary Part-time opportunity until 30 June 2024
• 38hrs per fortnight
About the role
The role of Senior Mental Health Clinician conducts , Mental Health assessment, psychological treatment and recovery support to consumers accessing health services for Mental Health issues especially for consumers with Personality Disorders at the Mental Health service of West Moreton Health. The Senior Mental Health Clinical also collaborates with others to provide clinical leadership by offering advice on assessment, treatment options and risk management as required.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated recent expertise and experience at a high level in assessment of Mental Health illnesses, risk assessment and management, and clinical intervention including crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to provide leadership, clinical supervision and advanced clinical interventions to enable timely and proactive responses to Mental Health crises.
- Proven ability in the application of highly developed interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated high level of autonomy and decision-making skills in highly complex and demanding situations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and professional leadership with operational and professional supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders on service needs, professional standards and clinical service development.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
