Adult Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker), Queensland Health
Join the team in our new office space at 'The Hub', Longreach
We are recruiting to the role of Adult Mental Health Worker (Social Worker or Occupational Therapist or Psychologist) and are looking for a likeminded, motivated and collaborative clinician to join our agile and supportive team.
Be part of a team delivering mental health services to the largest rural health service in Queensland.
In return for your dedication, we offer competitive salary and allowances specific to our region. We also value and support professional development. Eligible clinicians will receive up to $70,000 in Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme payments if they relocate by 31 December 2024.
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What's involved: As an Adult Mental Health Worker (Social Worker or Occupational Therapist or Psychologist), you will work collaboratively with clients to provide specific and generalist adult mental health community services. This role will also contribute to the development of clinical adult mental health services in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Be part of an agile and responsive multidisciplinary team located at our newest state of the art premises known as ‘The Hub' in the centre of Longreach's bustling main street.
Your benefits may include:
* Professional development allowance;
* Rural and remote allowance;
* Generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
* Salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
* 17.5% annual leave loading;
* CWH provided housing or rental assistance;
* Eligibility for $70,000 Workforce Attraction Incentives.
Mandatory role requirements:
* Mandatory possession of a Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association.
* Where legislatively relevant, be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or where relevant, be eligible for membership of a relevant professional association.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service: The locals will tell you a role with CWH is more than a job, and a life in Central West Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.
Our far-reaching health services cover almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompassing seven local government areas, and reaching 18 unique and lively communities.
Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.
First impressions count: Slay the application process by submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
* Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that addresses the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description (page 3).
* Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.
For more insight visit: Working in the Central West | Central West Hospital and Health Service (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXj7n1nJMl8)
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.
Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application.
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