Social Worker (Mental Health Tablelands) - Kuranda and region

Social Worker (Mental Health Tablelands) - Kuranda and region

Make the move. Make a difference.

Be the steady voice in uncertain times.

Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Social Worker you will provide high level quality rural mental health care including case management, assessment and acute care service, mental health promotion and education, and consultation liaison services to the adult mental health clients and their families.

About us:

The Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (MHAODS) is responsible for delivering Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and for supporting other Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services 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…

• Provide high level clinical and professional leadership in partnership with the team leader and other clinicians with the Tablelands MHT to deliver a range of mental health services which is appropriate, acceptable and accessible to the Tablelands Hospital and Health Service.
• Identify and implement practice-based research and participate in staff education and development activities.
• Comply with contemporary human resource practices including occupational health and safety, employment equity, antidiscrimination and ethical behaviour.
• Undertake personal education, professional development and professional supervision.

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.

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