About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol, Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) is responsible for delivering Mental Health and AOD Services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and for supporting other mental health and AODS in the surrounding Hospital and Health Services of Cape York, Torres Strait Northern Peninsula Area.
Its primary objective is to ensure access to a comprehensive range of treatment and support services, clinical treatment, rehabilitation, disability support, as well as early intervention, and mental health prevention and promotion.
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.....
Deliver direct clinical care for Prison Mental Health Service clients with complex mental health issues including assessment, diagnosis, input into treatment planning and promoting evidence-based care.
Utilise discipline-specific clinical skills and knowledge to carry out assessment and/or interventions for clients of the Prison Mental Health Service.
Participate in and contribute to state-wide service delivery and initiatives.
Provide education, direction, and supervision for routine tasks to less experienced staff, and students.
Contribute to optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and education.
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
