The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is committed to providing world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our vision is 'great care every day'. We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research and training tomorrow's health sector workforce.
We are seeking a diverse and skilled workforce and are committed to harnessing the potential of our people. As an employer, we offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development.
About Your Opportunity
As a specialist Psychogeriatric mental health professional, you will provide comprehensive assessments, coordinated engagement, and consultancy services to older persons who meet established criteria for Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS). You will work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and wellbeing of consumers and carers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide psycho-geriatric consultancy, education, and community outreach services to Queensland Health and other relevant aged care or mental health care providers within Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS).
* Maintain consultation and liaison services within the northern area as negotiated.
* Work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and wellbeing of consumers and carers.
Requirements
This role requires:
* Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work qualification.
* Registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association.
* A current Class C motor vehicle licence endorsement.
* Proof of Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis vaccinations.
Benefits
This role offers a generous remuneration package, including:
* Salary range: $39.86 to $58.59 per hour.
* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with loading.
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available.