• Full Time Fixed Term
• Townsville

With significant growth, service innovation, outstanding clinical outcomes and business stability, this is an exciting time to join Queensland’s leading NGO mental health service provider.

A recent independent staff feedback evaluation shows RFQ staff enjoy a culture of success and a work environment that benchmarks above industry norms in the Health and Community Services sectors. A best scored attribute in the evaluation shows an organisation that provides a flexible work environment.

Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is seeking a professional and motivated person to be part of its Townsville team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Your next position could be to work out of the recovery model of practice with people referred by the Townsville University Hospital's Mental Health Services Group to assist in establishing and maintaining suitable accommodation in the community post discharge. You will assist clients to achieve their identified goals and aspirations, provide support with day to day tasks and activities and develop professional working relationships with stakeholders to achieve best possible outcomes for clients.

Working as part of a wider team, you will have your own client caseload and will be provided with on the job supervision on an ongoing basis.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Degree or Diploma or Certificate in a human service related field and/or demonstrated previous experience working with people with mental illness
• Ability to work autonomously and professionally within RFQ's service philosophy and values
• A strong sense of professional boundaries and integrity
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a registered roadworthy and insured vehicle (minimum third-party property)
• Undergo criminal history screening and obtain and maintain a valid NDIS worker screening clearance pursuant to the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld)
• Willingness and ability to undertake vaccination of preventable diseases (this is not inclusive of the COVID-19 vaccine)

As of 1 February 2021, a new worker screening commenced in Queensland for workers that provide supports and services to people with a disability. For further information please visit:

https://workerscreening.communities.qld.gov.au/workers/you-start

The successful applicant will

• Understanding and connection with recovery oriented practice in mental health
• Experience in working with people with a mental illness
• An understanding of the Townsville housing sector
• Be compassionate, ethical and objective
• Ability to communicate meaningfully with clinicians, clients and community stakeholders
• Develop genuine and open relationships
• Have advanced abilities to use internet based technologies

About RFQ

Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is a leader in the provision of professional recovery-oriented psychosocial services throughout Queensland, and nationally via telehealth services.

Today, RFQ provides a diversity of evidence based psychosocial recovery. From working in acute mental health wards and correctional facilities and supporting discharge and release pathways, to keeping people healthy in the community, RFQ’s vision captures the passion and conviction of our work: A future recovered for people facing mental health challenges and social disadvantage.

This statement of hope is also captured in RFQ’s logo, Recovered Futures. Our RFQ community inspires and reassures people in recovery that there is hope and a future.

Benefits of working with RFQ

• Purpose driven and professional staff culture
• Competitive remuneration $32.54 - $34.90 / hour plus penalty rates
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 / FBT year including entertainment benefits, novated leasing, mortgage review service and personal parking expenses
• Comprehensive support system - mobile Client Information Management System, Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family) and learning and development opportunities.

Applications

Please submit your application (maximum two pages), addressing full list of selection criteria, skills and attributes outlined on the position description, together with your resume identifying two referees (including current report).

Further information about the role can be obtained by contacting Executive Manager North Queensland, Jeremy Audas on 0457 288 792.

To view and download the position description please CLICK HERE.

RFQ has a diversified workforce and encourages applications from people with a lived mental health experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be progressively considered upon receipt.