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.

Rockhampton Mental Health Service Inpatient Unit, Older persons Inpatient Unit and Acute Care Team are located on the campus of Rockhampton Hospital. The Rockhampton Mental Health Community Services Team is located in the CBD of Rockhampton. The service maintains strong links with the specialised mental health services in southeast Queensland.

About the role:

The Psychologist or Social Worker Senior (Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs) specialises in assisting young people aged 12-18 years for the Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (YAODS).

The incumbent will provide a high level of specialist clinical practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol health services to children and young people, as well as their family and carers, within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).

YAODS also provide a high level of advice and consultative services to support improved service provision for young people with problematic substance use within Central Queensland.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have possession of a relevant clinical undergraduate degree from a tertiary institution or equivalence of qualifications in one of the below listed professions and eligibility for registration/membership with the appropriate registration board or professional body.

• Psychology
• Social Work

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $152,776 p.a. is comprised of:

• A hourly rate between $62.75 - $67.53 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) RK4D561205.

Applications close: Sunday, 12 May 2024