Mental Health Response Lead
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Today
Job Requisition ID: R-40440
Division: Student Affairs Division and UQ Health Care.
Full-time fixed term position through to December 2025 with a salary in the range $111,154.58 to $124,619.84 (HEW 8) + 17% superannuation.
Be part of a committed and passionate team of allied health professionals.
About This Opportunity
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. UQ has a community of 70,000 people, and subscribes to the World Health Organisation (WHO) approach to mental health as a state of wellbeing.
This role within the UQ Health Care (UQHC) and the University’s Student Support and Wellbeing Service will significantly enhance mental health services for UQ's 56,000 students by improving access to care and promoting positive outcomes for young adult students.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and overseeing effective mental health intake processes.
- Conducting comprehensive new patient assessments.
- Working with staff to strengthen their pastoral care capabilities.
- Ensuring that students receive the necessary support and guidance for their mental health needs.
- Collaborating with staff in student-facing service positions to equip them with essential pastoral care competencies.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Intake and bump out triage.
- Educate and empower pastoral care among service providers across UQ.
- Provision of triage functions within Student Services, such as assessment of risk, urgency and internal/external referral options for all students including those at high risk and/or with complex needs.
- Provide appropriate and high-level clinical care including establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient, liaising closely with family and carers (as appropriate), GPs, psychologists, allied health professionals, psychiatrists, and other relevant staff while regularly reviewing the patient’s mental state, and providing information on health care to patients.
- Facilitate opportunities for students to engage with clubs, societies and/or social networks on campus and provide support for UQ wellbeing initiatives and activities.
- Compliance with work, health and safety policies, procedures.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in allied health with at least two years of post-qualifying experience in mental health care.
- Current AHPRA registration or relevant professional body accreditation.
- Sound knowledge of QLD and National legislation governing mental health practice.
- Proven experience in client assessment, case management, individual and group therapy, and recent acute inpatient or community experience.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to relate to clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Sound digital literacy skills and ability to use various software packages.
- You are to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during your employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B.
- Postgraduate qualification in mental health or mental health nursing is highly desirable.
- Appointment to this position requires certified copies for proof of qualification/registration/membership with the appropriate authority within Australia to be provided to the manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.
About UQ
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
- Resume
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sheldon at s.pace@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close Monday 11 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-40440). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 22 November 2024.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
