Psychologist/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist SeniorPermanent full-time opportunity to provide high-level evidence-based and best practice clinical services including assessment, intervention, and evaluation for consumers aged 15 to 25 years experiencing psychosis within the Redcliffe and Caboolture area. Provide services aimed at minimising the health problems of youth experiencing psychosis and contribute to the prevention and reduction of symptoms, and progression to more serious mental health illness.
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:
Apply independent professional judgement and clinical decision-making to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.Engage in varied and complex inter-sectoral linking and liaison with relevant stakeholders and partnerships, including communication, interpretation of complex clinical information, and translation to service needs to secure appropriate follow-up for consumers.Provide clinical practice supervision and education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, less experienced relevant Allied Health professionals, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure maintenance of professional clinical standards within the service.Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural, and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe, and responsive health services; and recognising the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations to design, deliver, monitor, and review the health and support services we provide.
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 flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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