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This role will provide high quality mental health assessment, formulation, crisis and risk management, treatment planning, and brief intervention to children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) who have severe and complex mental health problems or who are at risk of becoming so, and whose needs cannot be met by other services. This role includes participating in providing support to the Ipswich Emergency Department as part of the on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services as part of the Acute Response Team on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services.
About You
* Clinical skills in the area of child, adolescent and family mental health, including crisis and triage management.
* Knowledge of and skills in contemporary therapeutic approaches for this target population.
* Strong communication skills, providing clients, families and stakeholders with a professional and flexible service that meets their needs.
* Ability to assist and understand the needs of other team members and communicate with all team members appropriately. Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment within the team and contribute to the learning of others by sharing information.
* Effective self-management skills in relation to time management, documentation, prioritisation and delegation to achieve deadlines.
Mandatory Requirements
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
* This role involves health, counselling and support services that include children and will require a blue card.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
Benefits
* 17.5% annual leave loading (additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Professional development
* Salary sacrificing options
* Wellness programs
* Employee Assistance Service (EAS)
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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