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Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)
Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Spring Creek
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
• Free parking and free lunch on site
• Mon–Fri hours with flexible options
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Toowoomba region,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/699867/26 |
| Closing date | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | QCS Mental Health Careers |
| Contact details | Phone: 3565 7252 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role:
You'll join our team at the Lockyer Valley 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:
LVCC is Queensland's newest and largest correctional facility, opened in September 2025. LVCC is a modern, fit-for-purpose facility and has a strong focus on rehabilitation, emphasising mental health services, substance abuse treatment, education and vocational training.
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.
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
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. 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.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/699867/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026
Further information
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