Senior Mental Health Clinician

4 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Full time

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health of Queenslanders in the Far North? We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to support community health and well-being across Far North Queensland.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a healthy work-life balance while working full-time (8 day fortnight)
  • Based in Cairns - Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) to Cape York communities
  • Work Monday to Thursday - No weekends or shift work
About the Role

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is looking for a skilled clinician to join our team. As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will be dedicated to client-centred care and improving the well-being of people in the communities we serve.

You will be involved in the delivery of psychological therapies to people presenting with mild to moderate mental health needs. In remote locations, you will work with people from various cultures and have the flexibility to provide care tailored to their needs.

Requirements
  • Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (Suitable for Mental Health credentialing)
  • Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
  • Post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical field
  • Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, and therapeutic counselling with clients across the lifespan
  • Demonstrated experience and respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health and wellness

This full-time role is based in Cairns, with fly-in, fly-out travel to the Cape York Peninsula. You'll work in the community Monday to Thursday, and every second week, have an admin day at the RFDS Cairns Base. You will stay overnight in the communities (up to 3 nights per week), where we'll provide accommodation, a vehicle, and daily allowances.

A Typical Day

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will travel to various communities, from the Northern Peninsula Area to Wujal Wujal. Typically, you will be assigned to one or up to three communities within this region. In each community you will be:

  • Working with the community to deliver and develop culturally appropriate holistic services
  • As the clinician in the community, you will be responsible for the intake, triage, assessment and ongoing treatment of any clients referred to the program
  • Providing a range of evidence-based clinical interventions
  • Undertaking complex holistic clinical assessments
  • Deliver ongoing psychological therapies and counselling
  • Conducting case reviews
  • Collaborating with other service providers supporting our inter-agency networks
Benefits
  • Attractive remuneration up to $116K (depending on seniority) + Super
  • Salary packaging of $18,500 increasing your take-home pay
  • Allowances approx. $130 per day (depending on the departure and arrival times)
  • Additional Education Allowances for master's and PhD qualifications
  • Relocation Allowances
  • Training and development opportunities with paid study leave
  • Employee Assistance Program - advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
  • Novated leasing options
  • Private health insurance discounts

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