Staff Specialist EVOLVE

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Evolve Therapeutic Services is a specialist service within Queensland Health that supports children and young people in the care of the Department of Child Safety who have complex emotional and behavioural problems.

It provides mental health support, behavioural support and participation in education for children and young people in the care of Child Safety Services.

• Permanent Part Time Opportunity! 0.5 FTE, 40 hours per fortnight

About the role

This position provides clinical care and provides clinical leadership to the Child and Youth Mental Health Services, which includes Child and Youth Mental Health teams, Evolve Therapeutic Services, Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service, the Acute Response Team  and Perinatal and Infant mental health team within the Integrated Mental Health Service. The Child and Youth Mental health team provides mental health services children, youth and their families within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service whilst the Evolve team provides therapeutic services to children in the care of the department of child safety.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Uphold the organisation's values in your everyday actions as well as adhering to the Code of Conduct to consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional way.
• Have an in depth understanding of the Queensland Public Mental Health Services (QPMHS) Models of Service Delivery framework and how these models guide Child and Youth Mental Health service delivery.
• Provide expert leadership and transparent accountability for the clinical activity of the child and youth mental health team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical documentation standards and procedural guidelines.
• Ensure that all requirements of the Queensland Mental Health Act are complied with.
• In collaboration with the Team Leader, provide leadership to the team regarding service improvements, evaluation and innovative treatments.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the delivery of teaching for medical students, registrars and prevocational junior doctors within the Community Mental Health Service.
• Communicate effectively, with respect, and in a timely manner with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

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 )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification.

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.