Senior Clinical Health Practitioner, Queensland Health

Are you a Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist? This could be the role for you

Child and Youth Mental Health Service is a specialised team of health professionals that provides assessment, treatment and management of children and young people aged 0 to 17 years who have or are at risk of developing severe and complex mental health issues.

• Permanent Full Time opportunity

About the role

This role demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge and skills to ensure effective service delivery within the speciality area of Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) – Acute Response Team. This role delivers high level profession-specific clinical services and leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for consumers with severe and complex mental health issues in a community-based child and youth mental health setting.

This role is required to participate in providing support to the Ipswich Emergency Department as part of the on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level knowledge and skills to undertake non-routine clinical practice with a broad understanding within continuum of care.
• Ability to provide high level communication in a demanding multidisciplinary team environment with the need for high levels of risk sensitivity and case review.
• Ability to initiate, plan and evaluate local service improvement initiatives, and provide clinical supervision to less experienced practitioners.
• High level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical assessments and intervention within the current legislative and policy context of a mental health service. Specific knowledge and skills in Systemic Family Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and/or the treatment of eating disorders, would be highly regarded.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• This role provides health, counselling and support services that involve children and will require a Blue Card.

About West Moreton Health

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
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( )
• Wellness programs
• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.