Senior Mental Health Clinician

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health of Australians in the outback? Join the dedicated team at the RFDS!

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Psychology
• Full-time

Key points

• Brisbane Based- FIFO role
• 12 days on and 9 days off- enjoy your work-life balance !
• Play a vital role in ensuring high-quality mental health services across QLD

Description

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to support remote wellbeing across outback Queensland. The Outback Mental Health Team is dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services to rural and remote communities in Queensland. Team members will benefit from a supportive environment, whether they are working locally or connecting remotely. The team is committed to offering flexible and adaptable mental health services that cater to the unique needs of people living in outback Queensland.
  
Our role

Through a combination of flying and driving, you will play a vital role in supporting the community by providing individual sessions for people of all ages, conducting telehealth consultations, offering training, and engaging with the community. We are in search of a highly experienced and independent clinician ready to collaborate with our high-performing team in Charleville and strengthen the local community. You will

• Undertake intake and triage processes.
• Complete complex holistic clinical assessments and implement recovery-focused, client-centered treatment plans.
• Provide culturally appropriate clinical interventions to individuals, families and groups.
• Conduct regular case reviews
• Plan and implement appropriate health promotion, early intervention and prevention activities
• Prepare and maintain accurate, confidential and client records
• Maintain own professional development

  
This position is based in Charleville and will operate on a fly-in, fly-out basis from Brisbane. You will follow a roster of 12 days on and 9 days off, with an initial contract lasting until July 2025. The RFDS will provide assistance with all travel and accommodation arrangements.
  
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Senior Clinician who meets the following criteria;

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
• Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (Suitable for Mental Health credentialing)
• Post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical field and comprehensive evidence-based counselling skills 
• Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, and therapeutic counselling with patients across the lifespan
• Demonstrated experience and respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health and wellness
• Working with Children- Blue Card (Social Workers Only)

  
Remote Wellbeing in Queensland
  
In January 2019, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) launched the Remote Wellbeing Service. This service places a mental health clinician in each of our primary health care clinics located in North West, Central West, and South West Queensland. The clinicians collaborate with medical officers and nurses to address the mental health and well-being needs of these communities. The Remote Wellbeing Service offers face-to-face, one-on-one clinical counselling at no cost, and secondary services are available through the RFDS Telehealth phone line without the need for a referral.
  
Why Join the RFDS Outback Mental Health Team?
You will be part of a supportive team of skilled professionals who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contributions. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in people's daily lives by providing essential services in friendly communities. The following benefits will also be provided to you;

• Attractive remuneration up to 116K (depending on seniority) + Super
• Salary packaging of $18,500 increasing your take-home pay  
• Fly-in and fly-out allowances approx. $130 per day (depending on the departure and arrival times)
• Additional Education Allowances for master’s and PhD qualifications
• Training and development opportunities with paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Program- advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Novated leasing options
• Private health insurance discounts

Interested?

If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au  or call 07 3852 7553. Alternatively, please contact the Manager of Central West and Outback Mental Health- Donna Ross at dross@rfdsqld.com.au.

Please note- Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence. Before the appointment, you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. You will also be required to complete the RFDS credentialing process.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

This role will close on the 13th of January 2025 however, shortlisting may begin before this time.