NQ Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service - TOWNSVILLE
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook, and Palm Island.
We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.
Our Vision: World-class healthcare for northern Queensland
Our Purpose: Great care every day
Our Values:
* Integrity
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the Opportunity:
This is a permanent full-time role working 76 hours per fortnight.
The remuneration package includes a base salary of up to $132,567 p.a., comprising allowances and benefits, recreational leave + loading, and employer contribution to superannuation.
Additional benefits include 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, and a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.
We offer access to corporate discounts and a range of other benefits.
About the Role:
You 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.
You will 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.
You will provide profession-specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service.
Requirements:
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.
A Blue Card is required for Social Workers.
Please refer to the role description/s for further details.
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.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living.
It is a great place for families, couples, and individuals to call home.