About the role

This role manages the operational delivery of clinical services for a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals providing case management, assessment and treatment to older consumers with a mental illness within both community and inpatient settings. The role requires the ability to apply well developed clinical knowledge and skills to contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service and also provide authoritative counsel to stakeholders.

About you

In terms of technical knowledge, skills, and experience and within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated well-developed clinical knowledge and skills in community mental health services including knowledge of recovery-oriented practice to ensure high quality and safe standards of clinical practice.
• Demonstrated leadership with contemporary human resource knowledge and skills in leading and managing a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Demonstrated team and service development skills with an emphasis on integrated service provision including continuous quality improvement, service delivery planning, research, and collaborative partnerships.
• Demonstrated high level communication, team participation skills including the ability to influence a range of stakeholders to promote positive workplace culture and improve access to mental health services.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: MH564710

Close date: 28/05/24

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED