The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Seeking applications from:

Psychologists or Occupational Therapists or Social Workers
Remuneration package of up to $132,730 p.a., comprising base salary range of $76,747 - $116,332 p.a. (HP3), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Clinical Nurses
Remuneration package of up to $128,435 p.a., comprising base salary range of $104,816 - $112,236 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

*Please note, this permanent full-time position is located in Ayr*

 Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

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
The Rural and Remote Mental Health Program provides mental health and alcohol and drugs services to rural and remote communities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service area.

These services are coordinated through four community mental health teams located in Palm Island, Ingham, Burdekin and Charters Towers. This employment opportunity is located in the Burdekin Mental Health Service based at the Ayr Hospital.

The community mental health teams provide clinical assessment and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary environment.

The mental health clinician will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health and alcohol and drugs interventions for community members (and their families) across the lifespan who experience complex and severe problems relating to their mental health and/or alcohol, or other drug use disorders.

Role requirements
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership 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 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?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Patricia Robertson on (07) 4433 3526.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV548495

Applications close on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.