Job Description
About us
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Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, alcohol and substance-related care across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, supporting a catchment of more than 250,000 people.
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Rockhampton is the principal service centre, providing administration and acute adult mental health services, including the 24/7 Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. Services also include an Adult Step-Up, Step-Down facility in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit in Rockhampton.
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About the role
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Deliver specialist mental health care using discipline-specific clinical skills, evidence-based practice and contemporary professional standards.
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive, recovery-focused care for consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems.
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Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external services to support consumer involvement and recovery.
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Practice independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgement within relevant professional guidelines and requirements.
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About you
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Relevant professional qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.
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Advanced mental health clinical expertise, including the ability to provide care to consumers experiencing serious mental illness.
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Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act **** and National Standards for Mental Health Services; Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is highly desirable.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practising independently.
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Excellent workload management and a commitment to improvement, with strong prioritisation skills and active participation in quality and service improvement.
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What we offer
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Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:
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An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h.
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*****% employer superannuation contribution
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17.5% leave loading
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Extra benefits
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Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
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Professional Development Allowance
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Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Discounted Private Health Insurance
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Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
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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.
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For assistance
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Contact
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Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I******
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Applications close: Thursday, 24 September ****
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#Rockhampton
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Further information
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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📌 Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care (Psych, Ot Or Sw ) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Rockhampton