Team Leader - ACS (Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating: Pathways to better healthfor our North West communities. Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentivesWorking with us Rural and Remote incentive: Category B allowance of $231.94 p.f.Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence, and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development, and mentoring programs.
PLUS a $3,047 p.a. allowance to assist with external development, and 3 days p.a. leave for attending training or conferences.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family-friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community, and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs, and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
The Team Leader is a senior level clinician who is responsible for the provision of high-level specialist mental health assessment and intervention and providing operational line management, governance, and direction for the Mental Health Acute Care Team. Requirements Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.Psychologist: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Psychology Board.Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapist Board.C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.A period of probation may apply.Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application/interview preparation.
Contact: Dan VanderDonk on .
Applications close: Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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