Senior Allied Health Clinician, Child and Youth Mental Health Services - Cairns

About us

The Mental Health Alcohol, and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) is responsible for delivering 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…Apply professional judgement to complex cases, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.

Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes related to Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) triage, referrals and actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of intake and referral services.Provide high level clinical practice supervision and mentoring to less experienced practitioners and students to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.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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