About us:Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult services including the Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. In addition, there is an Adult Step Up, Step Down facility located in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.About the role:Communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, external referral sources, consumers and carers to promote consumer focus and involvement that meets the National Standards for Mental Health Services.Provide a clinical service to consumers, families and carers and the wider community using evidence-based practice, to ensure a high standard of mental health care.Work flexibly, collaboratively, efficiently and effectively within the team and with consumers, carers and other stakeholders, in order to promote consumer recovery.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care for consumers in accordance with professional standards and best practice.Undertake independent practice within the service professional guidelines.Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional development and quality improvement within the integrated mental health service.About you:Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:Occupational TherapyPsychologySocial WorkWhile not mandatory, appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 is highly desirable.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional BenefitsOngoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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 apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.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.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.auQuote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D633675Applications close: Tuesday, 13 May 2025#RockhamptonFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.
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