• Full Time Fixed Term
• Wide Bay - Maryborough

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 provides 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 join our National Psychosocial Supports program.

About the position

The position will oversee the NPS programs for ensuring supervision of staff to ensure RFQ is meeting its commitment to client outcomes such as a smooth transition to NDIS funded supports and support for mental health recovery. The position will supervise approximately three staff members and maintain a small case load of clients overseeing accurate data collection to assist the Area Manager with accurate monthly reporting to the PHN.

Requirements include

• Degree or Diploma or Certificate IV 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
• Current 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)

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

• Be compassionate, ethical and objective
• Develop genuine and open relationships
• Have advanced abilities to use internet based technologies
• Contemporary knowledge and understanding of recovery practice
• Leadership experience with a community services organisation

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 and allied health services. 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
• Join a team that benchmarks significantly above health and community services people and culture norms
• Strong reputation as a market leader in its field of work
• Competitive remuneration $$42.94 - $44.89 / 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 infrastructure - mobile Client Information Management System, Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family) and Learning & Development opportunities

Applications

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Further information about the role can be obtained by contacting Area Manager, Karen Suey on 07 3363 2559.

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.