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Wellbeing Clinician (Mental Health)

Job No: 92822
Location: Mornington Island, QLD

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician looking to take on a new diverse and challenging opportunity?

Are you excited by the idea of living and working in rural communities and making a difference?

Join the leaders in the provision of community based aged care, working in far north Queensland!

Enjoy an attractive remuneration and great benefits!

About North and West Remote Health (NWRH)

Leaders in the delivery of community based aged care, allied health, wellbeing, disability and outreach services in remote Australia since 1993, North and West Remote Health (NWRH) harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary health care professionals delivering comprehensive healthcare services in remote and indigenous communities across Australia.

NWRH are a stand out in service delivery through:

  • Responsiveness
  • Community Focus
  • Local Approach
  • Extensive Experience

This dynamic and evolving organisation continues to break new ground in the provision of direct health services and preventative health programs and is a leading advocate for rural and remote health care.

For further information, please visit our website.

Your new career awaits!

NWRH now has a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Clinician - Mental Health, to join their team based on Mornington Island, Qld. This role is offered on a full-time, fixed contract basis until 30 June 2018, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. 

As a Wellbeing Clinician, you will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating discipline specific clinical services and community education activities across Mornington Island, in accordance with organisational and program funding guidelines. This will be achieved by:

  • Providing individuals with information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues;
  • Working with them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies;
  • Investigating, assessing and providing treatment / counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development;
  • Assessing the social needs of individuals, families and groups, to assist and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems;
  • Using skills and knowledge to further human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development; and
  • Assisting health and community groups to improve the health of individuals and the community by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.

About you

To be considered, you will hold a relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or similar. You will have demonstrated experience in providing high quality discipline specific assessment, prevention, treatment and intervention to achieve maximal outcomes for a broad range of clients.

Your high level communication and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge, or the motivation and ability to gain knowledge, of Primary Health Care principles and issues in rural and remote communities will be pivotal to your success. In addition, competency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite will be advantageous.

Some of your work will involve travelling by both road and air to communities distant to Mornington Island, so you must be comfortable with this. A 'C' Class Driver's License is also a requirement of this position.

To view the full position description, please click here.

For any questions or further enquiries please contact Irene White on 0428 322 414 or email Irene.White@nwrh.com.au.

Why you'll love working with NWRH

Whether you are looking for a change of scenery, a new adventure or a chance to give back to the community, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. Put your knowledge and experience to good use, whilst gaining invaluable regional health care experience. 

If successful, you will receive an attractive remuneration circa $77,558 - $95,015 (commensurate with your experience and qualifications) plus super.

In addition, a range of further benefits will be provided, including:

  • Rental subsidy;
  • Relocation assistance;
  • Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900; 
  • 5 weeks annual leave; and
  • Leave loading of 17.5%.

Furthermore you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Mental Health Clinician looking to take on a new career challenge - Apply Now!

Please note:

  • You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role;
  • All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check;
  • Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply; and 
  • We encourage people with disability who have relevant skills and experience, to apply for any advertised vacancies.

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