At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Acute Care Team to provide mental health support and crisis management.
- Company: Mackay Hospital and Health Service, a leading healthcare provider in Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, flexible working arrangements, and education opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Seeking Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, or Clinical Nurses.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- Mental Health Clinician (Health Practitioner or Clinical Nurse)
- Mackay Hospital and Health Service – Mackay QLD
The Acute Care Team at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications from Occupational Therapists or Psychologists or Social Workers or Clinical Nurses to join their team on a permanent basis.
- Your opportunity
- The position will be based in Mackay as part of the Acute Care Team.
The position will provide Intake/triage, assessment and crisis management functions as part of the Mackay Division of Mental Health Acute Care Team.
The position will work a varied roster 7 days a week with RDO accrual.
The position works all shifts (morning, afternoon and night shifts).
- The position provides a competent standard of clinical care through the provision of specialist triage/ intake, assessment and short-term crisis care services to persons who suffer from a mental disorder within the Mackay Integrated Mental Health Network.
- The Clinical Health Practitioner provides clinical skills to ensure patient, recovery-focused evidence-based care, plans and coordinates the clinical management of patient/client care within a multidisciplinary team within Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.
- To provide an evidence-based standard of care by providing individual and holistic care, giving due consideration to the needs of the client, relatives and carers for the assessment, treatment, maintenance, and support of people with mental health conditions.
- Effectively liaise, network and facilitate an integrated approach that is recovery focussed, evidence based across the continuum of care.
- Initiate and actively participate in quality improvement projects that facilitate the review and evaluation of the target service and associated processes.
- About the Team
The Acute Care Team is the first point of contact to public mental health services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Team will undertake triage and may facilitate the referral of the consumer to a more appropriate internal and/or external service such as a community mental health team, an alcohol and drug service or primary health care.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff.
The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
- Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
Mental Health Clinician (Health Practitioner or Clinical Nurse) in Mackay employer: Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and respect. With a focus on professional development and career growth, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive wages, and a range of health and wellness programs. Working in the vibrant Mackay region provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in diverse clinical settings, ensuring a rewarding experience for all staff.
Contact Details:
Mackay Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
