The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About the role 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 Criminal Justice system.
Provide profession specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service.
What's on offer?
Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker Remuneration package of up to $11,060 p.m. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP3), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Clinical Nurse Remuneration package of up to $11,024 p.m. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) Role 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.
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.
Highly Desirable : Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.Credentialed status (or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements) with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing would be well regarded.While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
Please refer to the role description/s for further details.
Working with Townsville HHS We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion please contact Katherine Thornton on 0409 571 593.
Applications close on Tuesday, 16 July 2024.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.