About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
The primary catchment of Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services covers the Cairns and Hinterland region incorporating various areas ranging from Mossman in the north, Tully in the south to Mareeba and Atherton in the west. The 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.
About the role:
Accessing language and interpreting support.
Activities must be relevant to those of an identified position.
Participation in legal and legislative processes and requirements.
Participation in clinics.
Providing ATSI Mental Health First Aid.
Support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients/families with a range of MHAOD services and other service providers.
Collaboration on assessment, case management, intake and discharge by providing cultural guidance, information, education and support to health professionals, community based workers and other service providers.
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.
