Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Your opportunity: The Mental Health Clinician will lead the Zero Suicide initiative for Bundaberg and Rural Mental Health and Specialised Services. They will provide clinical experience, leadership, and educational opportunities to embed a suicide prevention clinical pathway across the Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services. The Mental Health Clinician plays a key role in the Suicide Prevention Pathway, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, collaboratively developing safety plans, and ensuring coordinated care with the broader mental health team, and Non-government Organisations. This position requires advanced clinical skills, compassionate communication, and a strong commitment to early intervention during periods of heightened vulnerability. Provide clinical leadership to high-risk consumers identified in the Bundaberg Base Hospital Department of Emergency within 24 hours of presentation, and within 1-7 days post discharge from high-risk periods of contact with the HHS. Find out more in the Role Description. Our offer: You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7) or remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a. comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7/HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Job Ad Reference: H2508WB657240 Other benefits include: Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%) Annual Leave Loading (17.5%) Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits Professional Development Allowance Professional Development Leave Flexible work arrangements Lower cost of living Discover Bundaberg Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. How to apply: The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure 'Care, connection and compassion for all'
