Role Type:

Mental Health Social Worker/Mental Health Endorsed Nurse or Mental Health Endorsed OT/Psychologist

Town Information:

With the Great Barrier Reef at your door step and the opportunity to explore the reef to the rain forests of Tropical North Queensland, it makes everyday feel like a holiday.
Ingham is 110Klm north of Townsville and is the gateway to the Tropics. Ingham is surrounded by stunning family friendly beaches and parks, tropical islands with Hinchinbrook Island being the biggest Island in Australia to explore.
Ingham is a region of sugar cane with the biggest Sugar Mill in the southern hemisphere, cattle properties and small crops
Houses are affordable with an average house price of $350,000.

Practice information:

Our company is a dynamic and fast growing business providing Mental Health Support to individuals and communities across our region. We are a registered NDIS provider offering services and programs to empower people to live the life they want.
We have 4 highly experienced Occupational Therapists with a Mental Health Endorsed OT, Personal Trainer, 2 Therapy Assistants, experienced supportive administrative staff and support staff.
We are one of the largest regional providers in mental health in this area including providing services to Cardwell, Tully, Innisfail and out to Townsville and Charters Towers.
We are looking for a qualified Mental Health Professional to commence ASAP in either full time or part time capacity with an immediate caseload provided. This is a much-needed service and the community (including fellow clinical providers) are very supportive and welcoming.

What we offer:

* Generous relocation allowance (Through Health Workforce Queensland)
* A broad and varied caseload
* Administrative support
* Friendly and supportive team
* Electronic documentation
Engagement is negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Following successful placement eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.

After Hours requirements: After Hours requirements: minimal

Candidate profile

Key Selection Criteria:

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Mental Health Social Worker, Occupational Therapy degree with Medicare endorsement for mental health services, and or relevant mental health nursing (a copy of your qualifications and applicable registration/accreditation must be provided with the application)
* Medicare provider number
* Minimum 2 years' experience
* Ability to work with a wide range of clients including those with moderate to severe needs
* Prepared to make Ingham your home and to commit for a minimum of 2 years.

Please apply with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV by clicking on the below link.

Reference NHHWQ- 2282

Following successful placement eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.

This position may also be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development. For more information on scholarships and bursaries please click here.