Senior Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician FIFO (Cairns based)

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 Tell me more...Provide advanced coordination and clinical leadership in the delivery of child & youth mental health services (CYMHS) by providing high quality clinical assessment, treatment and case management in conjunction with other service providers. The position works within a multidisciplinary team in a Rural & Remote Health Care environment servicing the remote communities of the Torres and Cape. 

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce attraction incentive scheme | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • To find the best clinicians for our population we are looking for clinicians with a genuine interest, experience or willingness to learn about remote and Indigenous health.  
  • We are looking for candidates with a compassionate and kind mindset; to themselves, their colleagues and the people we care for. We are looking for a candidate who can convey how they nurture themselves and others to reach their full potential. 
  • Health professionals need to be self-reliant, flexible, creative, able to problem-solve and responsive to adversity and environment. We are looking for a candidate who feels this describes them.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

  • Base comprising salary between $124,435.00 - $143,924.00 p.a.
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
  • Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility 
  • Great support team 
  • Professional development

Requirements for the role:

  • This position may require you to work on call and weekend work as per departmental business requirements.
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a ‘C' Class Drivers Licence. An appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
  • Potential applicants are advised that Section 63-1A of the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health to seek a criminal conviction record report from the Australian Federal Police; conduct a search of bankruptcy records; and conduct previous employment and referee checks.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies




24 May 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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