Senior Clinician Role - Child and Youth Mental Health
Join our multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care to children, adolescents, and their families at Bundaberg Hospital.
As a senior clinician, you will provide expert assessment, treatment, and case management for young people with complex mental health needs, contributing leadership and service development within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical advice, direction, and problem-solving for consumers and carers experiencing serious mental disorders.
* Lead goal setting and prioritization for clinical services to meet consumer needs.
Required Qualifications:
* Clinical expertise in Child and Youth Mental Health with advanced skills, knowledge, and attitude.
* Effective communication skills to provide mental health advice to supervisors and operational staff.
* Clinical ability to manage complex cases where established principles require expansion or modification.
* Leadership skills to initiate and evaluate local service improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Nursing: Mandatory possession of a nursing qualification from a registered tertiary institution with registration and an annual practising certificate.
* Psychologists: Mandatory possession of a qualification as a Psychologist and registration with a current annual practising certificate.
* Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a qualification as an Occupational Therapist and registration with a current annual practising certificate.
* Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a recognised degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Benefits:
* Opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and mentorship.
* Supportive team culture fostering diversity and inclusion.
* Impactful work shaping the future of healthcare.
* Competitive remuneration package including salary, employer contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading.
Location Highlights:
Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region offer beautiful coastlines, fresh produce, iconic drinks, family-friendly beaches, national parks, and proximity to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.