The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.Our purpose is 'great care every day'.About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary part-time, 40 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP to 30/06/2025 / Location: Townsville.The Allied Health Senior Mental Health Clinician will: Provide a flexible mental health clinical service to children and adolescents with severe mental health difficulties and/or substance abuse issues who are involved in the criminal justice system in either a community outreach, Court, Watch House or Youth Detention Centre setting within a multidisciplinary team environment.Provide forensic mental health specific expertise and advice through consultation and liaison and education to key stakeholders working with young people at risk of mental illness and involvement with the Criminal Justice system.Provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service. All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.What's on offer: Generous remuneration package value up to $6700 p.m. comprising: Salary range of $62.75 to $67.53 p.h.(HP4) Annual leave with 17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.Role Requirements: Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy, Psychology and/or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.Possession of class C driver's licence.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the Townsville, North West and Mackay Hospital and Health Services to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.This may involve day and/or overnight stays.Travel on small planes or ferry may be required.The successful applicant/s will need to be able to commit to this requirement.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted. Please refer to the Role Description for further details.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.Discover Townsville!Interested?Contact: Katherine Thornton on 0409 571 593.Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 10 October 2024.Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr