About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000). Rockhampton is the principal service centre for this area and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, support for accreditation and implementation of programs as well as acute inpatient facilities for the Central Queensland Mental Health teams.

About the role:

The Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS) is a state-wide service which is established as part of the Adolescent Mental Health Extended Treatment Initiative, to provide an integrated continuum of care for adolescents requiring mental health interventions in Queensland. The Mental Health Clinician, Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS) will:

• Provide collaborative system-based care to high risk and difficult to engage adolescents (13-18 years) as part of the Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS).
• Provide intensive, developmentally appropriate, community-centred, mental health interventions and ongoing assessment for adolescents who require higher intensity services including risk assessment; crisis management; safety planning treatment; rehabilitation and support to recover from mental illness.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and / or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.
• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Nursing

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4D560363

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 May 2024