Indigenous Mental Health Worker Advanced

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Health Full time

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to facilitate liaison between the West Moreton Prison Mental Health Service (PMHS) and persons with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island heritage who are also open clients of the PMHS.
Develop and support a network of contacts with the community and mental health services to advance capacity to provide culturally appropriate care for PMHS clients with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island heritage.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
About you
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective liaison service between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island mental health consumers and mental health providers and/or other services.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work within a multidisciplinary team framework when providing services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait consumers, including the ability to develop and/or maintain activity, demographic and statistical databases.
- Ability to develop networks within health services and within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island communities and to communicate with and be accepted by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.
- Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Mental Health Policy, Mental Health Legislation, Forensic Mental Health Policy and an understanding of the interaction between Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people and the criminal justice systems.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

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.

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