Mental Health Clinician, Queensland HealthTownsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland's leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
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We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.
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Employment Term
Fixed Term Temporary part-time, 38 hours per fortnight from 27.01.2025 up to 25.01.2026 About your opportunity
Provide comprehensive specialized Psychogeriatric mental health assessments, short term coordinated engagement with older persons who meet the established criteria for Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS).Provide psycho-geriatric consultancy, education and community outreach services to Queensland Health and other relevant aged care or mental health care providers within Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and maintain consultation and liaison services within the northern area as negotiated.Work collaboratively with consumers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide clinical care and a therapeutic environment conducive to the dignity and wellbeing of consumers and carers.Applications are being sought from candidates with either Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work qualification. Role Requirements
Nursing: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent is a required qualification for this positionHP: Requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.This position may be required to travel across mental health service sites within the Townsville Health Service district including Ingham, Burdekin and Charters Towers and surrounds.This position requires the incumbent to operate a class "C" motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
Salary range: $39.86 to $58.59 p.h. (HP3) or $54.54 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6 Band 1)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationPlus Salary Sacrificing ( working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options may be availableOther employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Why Choose Us? Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements ( working-for-us/leave ).Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .#J-18808-Ljbffr