As a Clinical Health Practitioner you will provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to children and young people in accordance with the National Standards and professional / ethical codes of conduct.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity for 6 months
This role will provide mental health assessment, formulation, treatment planning, intervention and case management to children and young people (aged 0 to 18) who have or are at risk of developing severe and complex mental health needs, or whose needs cannot be met by other services.
This role is required to participate in providing support to the Ipswich Emergency Department as part of the Acute Response Team on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services.
About You Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Clinical skills in the area of child, adolescent and family mental health, inclusive of crisis and triage management.
Knowledge of and skills in contemporary therapeutic approaches in this target population.
Strong communication skills, providing clients, families and stakeholders with a professional and flexible service that meets their needs.
Ability to assist and understand the needs of other team members and communicate with all team members appropriately, promoting a learning environment within the team and contributing to the learning of others through a willingness to share information.
Effective self-management skills in relation to strong time management, documentation, prioritization, and delegation to achieve deadlines.
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036.
Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health is committed to transforming and optimizing our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link.
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply) 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages.
You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further Information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
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