Psychologist (Allied Health Clinician), Cassowary Area Mental Health Service

About the role

Cassowary Area Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is part of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and provides mental health services across Tropical North Queensland, from Fishery Falls to Bilyana and west to Palmerston. It offers intake and triage, assessments, case management, treatment interventions and consultation, with a health promotion and recovery focus, delivered by a multidisciplinary team. This full-time psychologist position works within that service.

Key responsibilities

• Work with families and clients' communities to promote recovery and community inclusion, and coordinate access to generic supports, services, opportunities and resources that meet each person's needs and goals.
• Use the biopsychosocial model to conduct mental health assessments and help consumers and families develop a comprehensive individual recovery plan.
• Provide clinical care in collaboration with the Clinical Lead, Team Consultant Psychiatrist and the Cluster Operational Manager to ensure safe standards of care.
• Build collaborative relationships with other agencies, including non-government organisations, service providers and consumer and carer groups, so consumers can access an integrated service system.
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders such as non-government organisations, consumers and their carers.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration and generous superannuation.
• Salary packaging and career development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance in an inclusive and supportive environment.