Male Mental Health Worker - ACCHO - Mackay QLD (JOB -10003667)

• Join a Dynamic Primary Health Care Team!
• Great opportunity to contribute to Indigenous Health in this dynamic environment.

Job Title:  Male Mental Health Worker - ACCHO - Mackay, Queensland.

Job Type:  Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information:
This Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Mackay is NQSHS, ISO and AGPAL accredited and uses electronic record and billing systems. It is a great opportunity to contribute to Indigenous Health in a dynamic environment. Their mission is to deliver a quality appropriate primary health care service to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Mackay region.

• Community Controlled and Led. 
• Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures. 
• Integrity and honesty. 
• Support to and for our community. 
• Recognition in our achievements.

Position Description: 
The clinic is currently accepting applications for a Male Mental Health Worker to join their Social Emotional and Wellbeing Team. Ideally the applicant will hold a Cert IV in Mental Health.
The position is full time.  The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the local health systems on Mental Indigenous Health within the Mackay and surrounding Regions. 
The successful applicant will have the ability to have links within the community and advocate on behalf of Mental Health within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people. Supporting both the SEWBU Team within the Mental Health guidelines.

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information:  
$70,000 - $76,747 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.

About Mackay:
Mackay is a City in Queensland, on Australia’s east coast. Off the coast is a section of the Great Barrier Reef. Closer to shore are the islands of St. Bees, with reefs, rainforest and koalas, and Keswick, rich in marine life. Mackay itself is known for its Harbour Beach, marina and Bluewater Lagoon, a city water park. Inland from Mackay, Eungella National Park is a habitat for rare frogs and platypus.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

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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