The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS), has a rewarding opportunity for Senior or Mental Health Clinicians with the desire to work in rural and remote Queensland. Our clinicians have demonstrated experience and confidence to work independently and are proud and passionate in embracing community members and the work.

RFDS Longreach Base has a unique opportunity for a clinician to work on a roster within the region and an opportunity for a clinician to provide telehealth consults in addition to approx. 4 trips in a 12-month period to Longreach.

Please see below for more on this RFDS opportunity:

• Multiple opportunities available
• Full Time maximum term contracts until June 30th, 2022
• Based in Longreach
• FIFO options available with accommodation provided OR
• Relocate with relocation allowance and remote area allowances
• Working roster of 12 days on 9 days off (FIFO) or a 9-day fortnight (Live in)

Key responsibilities include:   

• Delivering services on an individual, family and couple level.
• Undertaking Intake, triage and assessment
• Providing a range of evidence based clinical interventions
• Undertaking complex holistic clinical assessments
• Conducting regular case reviews
• Collaborate effectively with interagency networks to create a supportive network
• Developing and delivering culturally appropriate holistic services
• Coordinating administration of current case load
• Telehealth services complemented with face to face service delivery

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for creative Clinicians that possess the following;

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
• Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing 
• Post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical field
• Experience providing clinical supervision and/or leadership to a clinical team (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, therapeutic counselling, case management and mental health education
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within remote communities
• Understanding of issues impacting on people living in rural and remote parts of QLD
• Ability to work autonomously
• Confidence to apply expertise and use creativity and innovation in therapeutic services  

Why work for us?     

• Attractive remuneration package- negotiated on skill and experience
• Salary packaging of $15, 900, which can increase your take home pay 
• Flights and Accommodation + FIFO Allowances OR
• Relocation allowances + Remote area allowances +Gratuity for live in staff
• We provide extensive and supportive orientation, training and development programs
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team 
• Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution 
• Commitment to support your own professional development- paid study leave
• Develop and deliver culturally appropriate holistic services
• Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Private health insurance discounts

About us:

Since 2004 the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), Longreach Base has been providing mental health support to people in the town and surrounding communities. The service operates on a hub and spoke basis with the Longreach office being the primary base for clinicians offering services in surrounding communities. The multi-disciplinary team consists of clinicians with qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing and Occupational Therapy. The Longreach Base provides three specific services – Psychological Therapies, Low Intensity Counselling services and Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion.

Interested?

For further information please contact Jos Middleton, Manager - Far North Mental Health Ph: 0409 154 477 or email [email protected] or [email protected], using the subject line: Senior / Mental Health Clinicians - Longreach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Shortlisting may begin prior to this date.

Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check, may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence.

You will also be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process which includes providing certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD).

Non AHPRA registered professionals will need to obtain a Blue Card prior to commencement.

The Royal flying Doctor Service Queensland Section is committed to the principles of Equal Employment opportunities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.