At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide mental health care and support to clients in a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Mackay Hospital and Health Service, dedicated to quality healthcare in regional areas.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, flexible work, career development, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Travel for training and work across stunning Whitsunday outreach sites.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while enjoying diverse experiences in beautiful locations.
- Qualifications: Must be an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, or Clinical Nurse.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions. Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
The Greater Whitsunday Mental Health Service is seeking applications from an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, or Clinical Nurse to join their team on a permanent basis.
The Mental Health Practitioner provides competent level clinical skills to ensure client-focused evidence-based care, plans and coordinates the clinical management of client care, and provides leadership and support to other staff within the Greater Whitsunday Mental Health and AOD Service. Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide mental health case-management services to all clients with a chronic and/or severe mental illness. Case-management will include intake, assessment, intervention, treatment, crisis support functions, as well as group work as required, in accordance with professional standards and legislation (Mental Health ACT 2000; State and National plans and policies).
This position is part of the Greater Whitsunday Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and involves providing mental health and AOD services to outreach sites of the Whitsunday region including Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Bowen, and Collinsville. The position is based at Proserpine Hospital. There is the expectation that the successful applicant would travel to Mackay for training as required.
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 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 include:
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Mental Health Clinician employer: Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Mental Health Clinicians in the beautiful Greater Whitsunday region. With a strong focus on employee growth through professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements, staff can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact on the community. The diverse work culture and competitive benefits, including salary packaging and discounted health insurance, make it an attractive place to work for those seeking rewarding employment in mental health care.
Contact Details:
Mackay Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
