AddressAn exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the team within Rural and Remote Resource on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
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 )
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity:
The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides Mental Health and alcohol and drugs services to Rural and Remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area. These services are coordinated through four community Mental Health teams located in Palm Island, Ingham, the Burdekin and Charters Towers.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high level Mental Health services within a multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake, and provide, professional supervision and development, as agreed with the Team Leader.
- Develop and lead quality initiatives that enhance the provision of safe and evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Develop program materials relevant to the provision of individual and group-based interventions.
- Develop and facilitate training of staff in the provision of group and individual intervention programs.
Role Requirements:
- The successful applicant will hold a tertiary degree in one of the following: Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualifictaion and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- Possession of class C driver's licence.
- Travel by light aircraft is required. Overnight stays may be required.
Please see role descriptions for further detail in role specific mandatory requirements.
Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising salary range of $107,960 to $133,901 p.a. (HP4/NG7), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.
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.
