Mental Health Clinician Act

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The role of Mental Health Clinician conducts triage, mental health assessment, short term treatment and recovery support to consumers accessing health services for acute mental health issues at an entry point to the mental health service of West Moreton Health. The Mental Health Clinician also collaborates with others to provide clinical leadership by offering advice on assessment, treatment options and risk management as required.
About you
- Operates with a degree of independences and autonomy in a range of settings in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards within the relevant legislation.
- Applies professional judgement to contribute to the understanding of complex presentations in collaboration with professional colleagues, consumers and their families and the community as appropriate.
- Utilises well developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills within a multi-service, multi-disciplinary environment, including negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- This position requires the successful applicant to be an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner within one month of appointment, and undertake roles and functions in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2016. Eligibility requirements include having a minimum of two years' experience working in mental health service provision including training and expertise required to assess persons suspected of having a mental illness; and have regular clinical/professional supervision.
- This position requires the incumbent to participate in a roster covering the service 24 hours and day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.

About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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