Mental Health Specialist
3 days ago
At Serco, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity is for a Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Lavarack Health Centre in Townsville. As a key member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services to patients, including intake assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, and medication management.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN); OR minimum qualification of Graduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing; OR undergraduate trained Mental Health Nurse (UK); OR trained and registered as a Psychiatric Nurse / Mental Health Nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Post Graduate experience in mental health in a primary health or specialist mental health setting undertaking comprehensive mental health assessment and delivering a range of evidence-based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as defined under the Medicare Schedule.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
- Knowledge of relevant State/Territory policies and procedures and national standards governing mental health practice (desirable).
- Knowledge of the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (desirable).
- Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to mental health.
About Our Team
Our team at Lavarack Health Centre is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes. We are committed to working collaboratively to provide comprehensive healthcare services to our patients.
About the Location
Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia. This facility provides primary medical, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to Defence members, and consists of a 24/7 inpatient ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are 0730-1600 Monday-Friday.
About You
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Specialist to join our team. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes, and have a strong commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Rewards & Benefits
- A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including paid annual leave, personal leave, and CPD leave.
- Access to Global Employee Networks that embrace diversity and inclusion.
- 'Start with a job and stay for a career' with extensive employment and growth opportunities across Serco's many contracts.
- Paid referral programs.
- Meaningful work supporting defence personnel.
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