Role Details
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health, Alcohol and/or Other Drugs Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.
This role is classified in accordance with the Phase 2 outcome provided under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No. 1) 2019.
A Phase 3 process will occur to confirm the classification of the role.
This process may result in changes to the role description, position title and classification and remuneration levels, however there will be no loss of employment conditions or remuneration for employees.
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Your Opportunity
The purpose of the role is to improve health outcomes by ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are engaged and consulted in the development and delivery of person centered culturally safe MHAOD services.
Improve health outcomes by ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are engaged and consulted in the development and delivery of person centered culturally safe MHAOD services.
Services and activities include prevention, education, intervention and promotion to people, families and community groups, in keeping with mental health service standards.
This role also contributes to the broader MHHS initiatives to Closing the Gap.
About the Team
The community CYMHS team provides intake, assessment, treatment and case management services to young people (and families) with moderate to severe mental health issues.
About Our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff.
The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
* Competitive wages
* Salary packaging
* Leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
* A diverse work culture
* Career development
* Professional development opportunities
* Education opportunities
* Study and Research
* Paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport