Description:
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- Join a supportive NFP with strong professional development opportunities!
- Monday to Friday Only
- Permanent role on offer!
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle
Established in 1993, North and West Remote Health (NWRH) delivers community and outreach based allied health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We have a large and diverse team of healthcare professionals to service the needs of communities in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Please visit our website for more information, including this video on what it's like to work with NWRH or check out the video below to see our incredible team in action!
- Do you have experience in providing health and wellbeing services to Local Communities?
- Join the leaders in the provision of early intervention and prevention programs, community-based care and outreach services in North and West Queensland
- Multiple roles and locations available!
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration (role and experience pending) plus super and 17.5% leave loading!
- A further extensive range of benefits includes relocation assistance, rental subsidy, 5 weeks annual leave and salary sacrifice options!
About Us
Established in 1993, North and West Remote Health (NWRH) delivers community and outreach based allied health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We have a large and diverse team of healthcare professionals to service the needs of communities in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Please visit our website for more information, including this video on what it's like to work with NWRH or check out the video below to see our incredible team in action!
About the Role
NWRH now has multiple vacancies for experienced applicants to join our team of Wellbeing Clinicians/ Social Workers and Counsellors on a full-time or part time basis in Mornington Island, Doomadgee and Mount Isa. If located in Mount Isa there will be FIFO positions to Lower Gulf Communities.
As a Wellbeing Clinician, your primary responsibility will be to provide direct client support to adults, youth, children and families, liaise with community to plan, deliver and evaluate program specific wellbeing services and community education activities, in accordance with organisational and program funding guidelines . This will be achieved by:
- Assessing clients' needs and developing and implementing social and emotional wellbeing plans for a range of clients possibly including people experiencing drug and alcohol issues, families requiring support, children and youth, people with disabilities and more;
- Talking with clients to assess how we can support them, including referring to agencies that can provide additional help;
- Reporting on the progress of clients and maintaining accurate and timely health records and statistics;
- Facilitating the development and delivery of a Wellbeing support program in communities, ensuring the program is complimentary to other initiatives;
- Continually seeking out opportunities for youth and adults to connect to their wellbeing in innovative and culturally appropriate ways;
- Working with the broader community to build local capacities in identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating community-based initiatives to support wellbeing
For any further questions please contact Ann-Marie Eaton (General Manager Wellbeing) on ann-marie.eaton@nwrh.com.au.
About you
Candidates wishing to applymust have demonstrated experience in helping clients overcome the difficulties that impact on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing , alongside a belief and understanding in a strengths-based, family-centered, holistic approach to early intervention and health promotion.
Candidates with relevant work experience, and who hold tertiary qualifications in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Mental Health or equivalent certifications, will be highly regarded.
Your desire to assist the well-being of people in remote communities through working with children, youth, families, elders and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as required or directed, will be pivotal to your success.
As a flexible, outgoing and patient professional, you'll have the ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner with a variety of stakeholders, and work both autonomously and as part of a supportive team environment.
You must have a high level of computer literacy specifically in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using reporting and client databases.
Please note: Regular travel to communities within your catchment area will be required, as such you must be comfortable with travelling by light aircraft or road and possess a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence. Any travel expenses incurred during these periods will be reimbursed.
Why join us?
Whether you are looking for a change of scenery, a new adventure or a chance to give back to the community, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. Put your knowledge and experience to good use, whilst gaining invaluable regional healthcare experience .
Successful candidates will receive an attractive remuneration circa $47,677-69 858 (commensurate with your experience and qualifications) plus super, and an extensive range of benefits, including:
- Rental and travel subsidy ;
- Relocation assistance ;
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 ;
- 5 weeks annual leave ; and
- 17.5% Leave loading
Furthermore, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities .
* Previous candidates need not to apply*
If you're looking for the next step in your career as a mental health professional with an industry leader, look no further - Apply Now!
Please note:
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role;
- All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check; and
- Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply