About us:

The South Care Community Team delivers clinical services with a multidisciplinary team focus, incorporating clinical assessment, management/treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services aimed at maintaining optimal level of consumer functioning in the least restrictive environment.

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will….

• Monitor and report of clinical practice and outcomes within the clinical service area, and actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of mental health services.
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
• Provide clinical advice, leadership, and education to the Adult Community mental health team, and other stakeholders regarding service delivery and coordination, utilising high level written and oral communication skills.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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