Job No:NWRH132 Location:Mount Isa Employment Status:Full-time Closing Date: 28 Feb 2025 AEST Are you interested in bringing your skills to one of Australia's leading regional and community-based Mental Health Service providers?Various roles available to suit your lifestyle, prefer to be based in Mount Isa with travel to outreach locations.Excellent starting salaries ranging from $53,000 to $98,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus 5 weeks annual leave and relocation assistance.Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle. North and West Remote Health (NWRH) is currently seeking adaptable Psychologists (various levels), Mental Health credentialled Nurses, Mental Health credentialled Occupational Therapists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, or Counsellors to join their team as a Mental Health Professional. Additionally, we are seeking Wellbeing Clinicians.
Your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality mental health assessment, treatment and intervention services, as well as engagement and educational activities within the community. This role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis to suit your lifestyle!
As a Mental Health Professional with NWRH you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset whilst working with a broad range of clients, including children and adults, older persons, and people with drug and alcohol issues.
You will travel to various culturally diverse communities across the Northern Queensland regions. The NWRH team often cover a lot of distance, and it won't always be easy, but it will be memorable.
Helping those who may not otherwise receive healthcare and support, you'll get to see the real difference your work makes in people's lives, allowing clients to live and receive treatment locally.
It's challenging, but we make a difference. NWRH are seeking dedicated individuals who are culturally sensitive and adaptable, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
You will have high-level communication and negotiation skills to establish and support respectful and trusting relationships with individuals, teams, NWRH staff, and the community at large.
Seasoned candidates are encouraged to apply, provided you have current registration with AHPRA, ACA, PACFA, or AASW (if applying as a Social Worker). Suitable professions include:
A Registered Psychologist;A Credentialed Mental Health Social Worker;A Credentialed Mental Health Nurse;A Mental Health Credentialed Occupational Therapist.While not mandatory, experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds will be highly regarded.
We love our work - so will you! If you have a solid sense of adventure, enjoy outreach travel, connecting with remote communities, and are genuinely interested in making a real difference, this could be the role for you!
You'll be joining a fantastic support network from your colleagues across QLD, to the wider NWRH team of allied health professionals.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an excellent starting salary ranging from $53,000 to $98,000, commensurate with your qualifications and experience, PLUS a range of additional benefits, including:
Up to $15,900 salary sacrificing;Annual leave loading of 17.5%;5 weeks annual leave;Have your birthday off on us!Flexible working arrangements available that support work-life balance;Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!);Relocation Assistance;Continuous Professional Development;Rental Subsidy (Mount Isa);Annual Return Home flight (Mount Isa);Please note: You will need a current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence;You must have the right to live and work in Australia;Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.About NWRH NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing, and disability services. We've been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy, and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you'll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote, and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people's lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!
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