About the role

Temporary opportunity to deliver high quality evidence based clinical services and leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers with complex eating disorders, their carers and relevant stakeholders with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and rehabilitation framework. This position also provides clinical practice and professional supervision to less experienced relevant allied health professionals to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within the service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Deliver contemporary high level clinical services based on profession specific valid and reliable evidence, including development and provision of individual and group based therapeutic programs for people affected by eating disorders within the multidisciplinary team.

Utilise effective communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with consumers and carers; the multidisciplinary team; other Hospital and Health Services including adult and child mental health services; government and non-government support agencies, General Practitioners, Universities and Private Practitioners to assist with the promotion and development of educational opportunities and collegial support.

Provide clinical leadership and participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities. These activities should enhance the delivery of clinical services and eating disorder practices, and include procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care,



improve consumer care and contribute to the development of an innovative state-wide eating disorders service.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases

Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging

Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave

5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas

Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research.

Metro North

Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.

We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and adaptable work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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📌 Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist - Senior (Queensland Eating Disorder Service (QuEDS) Treatment team) (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane