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Forensic and Secure Services provides specialist secure rehabilitation and forensic mental health services. Under the direction of an allied health professional, or multidisciplinary team, implement clinical activties to meet the recovery goals of the patient.

• Multiple opportunities available! Temporary to 30 June 2024.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to contribute to patient care by providing clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an allied Health Professional.  The role works collaboratively with patients and multidisciplinary teams across up to eight units within the High Security Inpatient Service, Extended Treatment and Forensic Unit and Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit.

This role works with multi-disciplinary teams to provide support for patients to achieve longer term goals of independent community functioning

About you   

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

• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, problem solve and support decision making with involuntary patients and team members, in the context of a forensic mental health inpatient setting.
• Self-management skills, including time management, an ability to organise and prioritise tasks and complete duties in a timely manner with limited supervision while being able to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of relevant applications including; Consumer Integrated Mental Health Apllication (CIMHA); Promaster.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge to support allied health service provision, such as knowledge of a health care system, basic computer literacy, medical terminology, general mental health, medical conditions.
• Ability to participate in a recovery focused practices by working in collaboration with patients and treating teams, encouraging patient's progress towards meeting their own life goals.

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.