Job Opportunity
At Townsville Hospital and Health Service, we are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the Opportunity:
* Permanent full-time role, 76 hours per fortnight.
* Remuneration package of up to $132,567 p.a., comprising base salary (+ applicable allowances/benefits), recreational leave + loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
* Additional benefits: On-call and shift allowances (if applicable), great professional development opportunities, attractive salary sacrificing options, parental leave and flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and staff wellness programs, supportive and inclusive workplace environment, access to corporate discounts.
About the Role:
We 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* Clinical Nurses or Psychologists or Occupational Therapists or Social Workers.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
* Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
* Blue Card is required for Social Workers.
About Working with Us:
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, involving offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the Location:
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback.
Contact Information:
Please refer to the role description for further details.