Mental Health Clinician (Or Senior)
Mental Health Clinician (Or Senior)
Provide evidence based, culturally appropriate, psychological therapies for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs for RFDS!
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Mental Health
- Contract or Temp
Key points
- FIFO to Far North QLD communities
- Full Time | Maximum Term | Based in Cairns
- Join our team and be passionate about our purpose
Description
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior or Mental Health Clinician with the desire to work in remote Indigenous communities and the experience and confidence to work independently. You will embrace the community members and the work whilst collaborating with other service providers to create a supportive network. We have the following opportunity available:
- Full Time Maximum Term contract until June 30, 2021
- Based in Cairns. FIFO to Cape York Communities
- 8 shifts per fortnight with 4 Days (week 1) and 3 days (week 2) in community
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver culturally appropriate holistic services
- Deliver services on an individual, family and community level.
- Provide a range of evidence based clinical interventions
- Intake, triage and comprehensive complex therapeutic assessment
- Conduct regular case reviews
- Collaborate effectively with interagency networks
Who we are looking for?
We are looking for creative Clinicians that possess the following;
- Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
- Qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing
- Post-graduate experience of at least 5 years in a relevant clinical field
- Experience providing clinical supervision and/or leadership to a clinical team (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, therapeutic counselling, case management and mental health education
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within remote communities
- Understanding of issues impacting on Indigenous health and wellbeing
- Ability to work autonomously
Why work for us?
In return for your skills, energy and commitment to our goals, we offer you the opportunity to make a real impact in Queensland communities and truly help others. You’ll work every day with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution to our iconic organisation.
As a specialist in our exceptional frontline team, you’ll embrace a unique professional challenge. You will use the skills you’ve worked so hard to acquire, making a difference to people’s everyday lives and delivering essential mental health services. In addition, we provide;
- Attractive remuneration package + Super
- Salary packaging of $15, 900 increasing your take home pay
- Meal and Accommodation allowances
- We provide extensive and supportive training and development programs
About us:
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has been providing Mental Health services across difficult to access parts of Queensland since 2000. Our service provides culturally appropriate, evidence based, psychological therapies to individuals who present with mild to moderate mental health needs.
Comprising of mental health nurses, social workers and psychologists, our Far North team works alongside many key stakeholders using a Stepped Care approach. Our clinicians are specifically trained and available for individuals to engage in therapeutic sessions to explore solutions and strategies to assist in recovery. The Far North services are delivered in a variety of ways to meet the needs of each specific community, examples of service delivery include; individual and group sessions, couple sessions, mental health focused workshops, outreach services and supporting community events.
Interested?
For further information please contact Jocelyn Middleton, Manager - Far North Mental Health Ph: 0409 154 477 or JMiddleton@rfdsqld.com.au or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
Applications close on the 15th March 2021
Please note
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Checks and Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
You will also be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process which includes providing certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against VPD.
Non AHPRA registered professionals will need to obtain a Blue Card prior to commencement.
The Royal flying Doctor Service Queensland Section is committed to the principles of Equal Employment opportunities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
