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SalaryTownsville 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.
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
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV538914
Closing date 06-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Marissa Rossberg
Contact details 07 4433 5495
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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 Mental Health Service Group is currently seeking to recruit a Social Worker to the Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit on a permanent full-time basis. This position is based in Townsville.
The Social Worker will:
- Provide flexible Mental Health assessment and treatment to adults with a mental illness preparing for discharge to the community from the AAMHIU within a supportive multidisciplinary (MDT) team environment.
- Provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the Mental Health Service Group.
- Participate as a member of the Mental Health Team in providing comprehensive Mental Health assessment, case management, intervention or group work as required within a multidisciplinary framework, ensuring the implementation of individual assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, multidisciplinary consultation, liaison with referring agents, discharge planning and evaluation of care using appropriate outcome and data measurement systems.
- Participate in education for relevant health and related service providers in the provision of appropriate staff development programs for health professionals, community-based services, community groups, families and individuals.
- Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of Mental Health and psychology services within the local service area.
- Provide clinical education and/or practice supervision pertaining to routine tasks for students and less experienced staff with the support of senior clinical staff.
- Salary range of $2941.70 to $4459.00 p.f. (HP3)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Requirements:
- The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental HealthSocial Worker is highly regarded.
- Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Why make the change?
With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Interested..? Contact: Marissa Rossberg on 07 4433 5495. Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV538914 Applications close: Tuesday 06/02/2024.
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