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Mental Health Clinician
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Mareeba
If you’re a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, join QCS to deliver complex mental health services, grow professionally, and make a difference.
• Structured 8-week onboarding and ongoing professional development support lead by incredibly experienced Mental Health Team Leaders
• Free parking and free lunch on site
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Mon–Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9 day fortnight available
• Location allowance
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/686094/26 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | PSU Recruitment |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3565 7252 Access the National Relay Service |
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QCS is changing the mental health model and there has never been a better time to come to work with us. We've introduced new roles and multi-discipline clinicians and leaders to further strengthen how we deliver Mental Health Services.
The Role:
You'll join our team at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, as part of the mental health services team and provide a range of clinical support to adults in our care including:
- Conducting independent risk assessments of harm to self or others, including acute or chronic risk
- Providing psychoeducation related to mental health conditions, symptoms and treatment options to individuals
- Delivering individual or group-based skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience
The Location:
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre is located in Mareeba, just 1 hour from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. The centre is client centric and aims to build cultural safety in its programs and services, as approximately 70 per cent of the prisoner population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Why Choose Us?
- Structured 8-week onboarding with the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and experienced clinical team with deep expertise in complex mental health care.
- Professional development allowances and ongoing supervision and mentorship that contributes to your capability learning, professional development and accreditation.
- Enhance your clinical expertise with exposure to varied, complex presentations
- Free parking and free lunch on site
- Regional perks – 5 weeks annual leave and a location allowance
Mandatory Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and registration or eligibility for registration with APHRA; OR
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration or eligibility for registration with APHRA; OR
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and membership or eligibility for membership with AASW; AND
- C Class Driver's Licence
Applications to remain current for 12 months. Suitable applicants from this process may also be considered for a suitability pool for subsequent identical or similar vacancies that occur within 12 months of the closing date of this advertisement which may include vacancies within other centres.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.
For more information, contact QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3565 7252.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/686094/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 10th June 2026
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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