Psychologist – Integrated Mental Health Service - Toowoomba, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Competitive rate up to $63.44 per hour (commensurate with qualifications & experience

• Boost your take-home pay with salary sacrificing package of up to $15,900 tax-free per year plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Multiple Full-Time & Part Time flexible ongoing positions available

Practice Information:
This position is part of an Integrated Mental Health Consortia. Services are free, voluntary and easy to access. The Hub will operate on the principles of ‘no wrong door’, community inclusion and consumer choice and control. This diverse coalition enhances service delivery through comprehensive, community-focused care. The partnership brings expertise from deep local regional connection, strong clinical background, lived experience expertise, First Nations and multicultural cultural awareness and will deliver comprehensive, integrated and person-centred care across the Toowoomba Region. The partnership will address service gaps for the 'missing middle' by enhancing accessibility and integrating primary mental health care, psychosocial support and early intervention, as well as connection to external services to address social determinants of wellbeing.

Position Description: 
The Psychologist provides Psychological Therapies which includes delivering assessments, utilising face-to-face and digital modalities, building therapeutic alliances, supporting collaborative decision-making and goal setting and linkages with other services. Services will be trauma-informed, align with quality and safety and include interventions such as mental state assessments, one-to-one therapies (e.g. CBT, DBT, relaxation strategies), crisis response and de-escalation, group treatments, multidisciplinary team care, secondary consultation, and referral reviews. Based in and around the Toowoomba (homelands of the Jagera, Giabal, and Jarowair peoples) area with outreach required

Position Requirements:

• Relevant clinical qualification in psychology and accreditation with professional body

• Current APHRA registration

• Current state-based driver’s license

• Minimum 2-3 years clinical experience working in relevant sectors

• Advanced interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Proficiency in computer applications (Windows, Word, Email, database applications)

After Hours Requirements:  
No

About Toowoomba: 
Toowoomba is a thriving regional city perfectly positioned just 90 minutes from Brisbane and 2 hours from the Gold Coast. With an abundance beautiful parks and unique job offerings, to leading schools and an affordable housing market. It’s no surprise that more and more people are calling their wonderful part of the world home.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

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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 be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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