Job Opportunity
This role offers a unique chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers mental health services in the Flinders and Upper North region.
-----------------------------------
About the Position:
The successful candidate will work with adults, families, and carers to provide information, education, counselling, and support related to mental health issues.
-----------------------------------
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, implement, and evaluate services with a focus on prevention, early intervention, therapeutic treatment, and ongoing evaluation.
* Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and service providers from various sectors to ensure holistic care.
* Use evidence-based assessments, therapeutic interventions, and group or community development programs tailored to the needs of individuals and families.
-----------------------------------
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must hold a recognized qualification within their profession (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work) and be eligible for registration as a practitioner within Australia. They should also have participated in ongoing professional development and be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.
-----------------------------------
Benefits Package:
This role offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* Superannuation
* Leave Loading
* Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging)
* Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
* Access to Professional Development funding
* Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
* Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
* Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance