At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults facing acute mental health challenges through assessment and care planning.
- Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, professional development, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on recovery and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for mental health and experience in social work.
The predicted salary is between 84000 - 121000 $ per year.
The Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit is a 38-bed specialist service located at Townsville University Hospital. We provide short-term, intensive assessment, treatment and support for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges, with a strong focus on recovery, stabilisation and wellbeing.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, consumer-centred care across both low and high dependency inpatient settings, working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community partners to support recovery and successful transition back to the community.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.
Competitive salary and benefits:
- Base salary range: $40.35 - $58.59 p.h.
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development allowance + dedicated leave
- Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements may be available
About your opportunity:
In this key role, you will play a vital role in supporting consumers experiencing acute episodes of mental illness through comprehensive assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge coordination. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-oriented, person-centred care that promotes dignity, wellbeing and positive health outcomes for consumers, their families and carers.
You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and successful transition from inpatient treatment to community-based supports. The role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills, exercise professional judgement in complex situations, participate in supervision and ongoing professional development, and contribute to quality improvement and learning initiatives within the service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who is passionate about mental health, values multidisciplinary collaboration, and is committed to delivering culturally safe, evidence-based care.
Social Worker (Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit) employer: Queensland Health
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