Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist - Senior (Identified)

Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace

About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to deliver culturally appropriate psychology, social work or occupational therapy services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to consumers, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, experiencing a moderate to severe substance use disorder and/or complicated by other mental health concerns to optimise social and emotional wellbeing and psychosocial outcomes and achieve maximum benefit from hospital and health care services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Use a combination of clinical skills and cultural knowledge to inform assessment and treatment including:
  • Mental health and alcohol and drug assessments (including risk assessments).
  • Comprehensive social and emotional wellbeing model formulations and care planning. Supporting the team to implement same where appropriate.
• Provide allied health advice and cultural consultation to the multidisciplinary team, operational supervisors, and key stakeholders regarding professional standards and clinical service development.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups, and government and non-government health and support services in the Redcliffe and Caboolture areas. Provide alcohol and drug consultation into care planning for people accessing alcohol and drug and mental health services.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED