Mental Health Professional

4 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Serco Full time

About Us
At Serco, we provide integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. Our partnership with Bupa ensures that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more, please visit our website.
About the Role
In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within a health centre setting, supporting the diverse mental health needs of military members. Referrals will come from various sources, offering diversity in presentations and support requests. Your role will involve initial intake and assessment, with flexibility to accommodate presenting needs. You will have autonomy to manage your caseload, including oversight and case management of externally referred cases and the provision of internal treatment to Defence members. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing crisis presentations, risk assessment, and risk management planning within a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based treatments.
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health needs of Defence members.
  • Manage caseloads, including externally referred cases and internal treatment.
  • Develop and implement risk management plans for crisis presentations.
  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities to maintain registration and stay up-to-date with best practices.

About Lavarack
Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, providing primary medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to Defence members. The centre operates 24/7, with standard operating hours ranging from Monday to Friday depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend shifts.
About You
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated mental health professional who is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to those in need. You will have excellent communication and listening skills, taking pride in making your patients feel comfortable and safe in your care. You will be empathetic and compassionate, understanding the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of mental health services. You will be a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You will be passionate about providing health services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of the highest standard of care to patients.
Rewards & Benefits
  • Be part of an amazing culture based on the values of trust, care, innovation, and pride.
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for successful candidates in permanent roles.
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000 available for candidates who meet eligibility.
  • Gain 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.
  • Meaningful work supporting Defence personnel.
  • Referral Programs.
  • Paid annual and personal leave.
  • Paid CPD leave for permanent employees.
  • Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists.
  • Provision of uniform.
  • Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program.
  • Plus, ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Join Us
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Please note that your resume must include start and finish dates for each role, along with employment type (e.g. casual, part-time, full-time) and hours worked per week. If you prefer, we have attached a CV template to this advertisement for your convenience. You must also be an Australian Citizen in order to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance for this role. If you're not an Australian Citizen, please feel free to apply to other healthcare roles with Serco through our careers site below.

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