Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About Us: We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference.
We're here to Stride.
Our Service: The Medicare Mental Health Centre service model is tailored to the needs of the local community and offers a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support to provide a warm, welcoming and high-quality experience including: immediate mental health support for people requiring short-term mental health and wellbeing support.
On offer: * Based in Caboolture, QLD * Permanent, part-time opportunity available * Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free) * Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650 * Leave loading at 17.5% * Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness) * One paid wellbeing leave day per year * Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time) * Paid parental leave support * Supportive team environment * Excellent training and career development Role Overview: * This is an exciting newly created position for a passionate and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to form part of the Medicare Mental Health Centre's multi-disciplinary team, responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care to people accessing the service * You will provide specialist mental health services, including crisis response and short to medium term episodes of care to meet the mental health needs of people accessing the service.
* Prescribe medications in accordance with the consumer care plan and within scope of practice * Provision of brief evidence based psychological interventions and therapeutic management for individuals and groups * Provide support and advice to family members, significant others, health care professionals and support staff as appropriate * Liaise with referring organisations, including developing referral pathways with local General Practices and other health services Requirements: * Registration as a Nurse Practitioner (endorsed Mental Health) with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 with a current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency * Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) * Current Prescriber Number & Credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) * Demonstrated clinical competence as per the national competency standards for Nurse Practitioners and experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner * Demonstrated knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard * Demonstrated experience in the provision of crisis care * Highly developed interpersonal skills, including using reflective practice principles * Demonstrated understanding of the issues relevant to people with mental illness (including those from a CALD or First Nations background) * Significant clinical experience in an acute, sub-acute or other setting in which crisis care is a core component of service delivery * Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card * Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply now To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 27 June 2025.
For queries email recruitment@stride.com.au http://recruitment@stride.com.au/.
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