Calling all Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers & Registered Nurses

Our Evolve Therapeutic Services (MHAODS) are seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to deliver professional clinical services, including comprehensive assessments utilising a range of therapeutic modalities including individual, dyadic, and systemic interventions in the treatment of children and young people (and their carer networks) with severe and complex psychological and behavioural problems.

This role offers the opportunity to be a part of a multidisciplinary team and allows our employees to enjoy a great work/life balance accompanied with QH benefits and professional development allowances. Sound good? Apply today!

Drive-in drive-out arrangements will be considered for this role during work hours (depending on location).

Job details

About us:

The Central Queensland Evolve Therapeutic Services is aligned to Child and Youth Mental Health services and staff are located at the service centres of Emerald, Gladstone, and Rockhampton. Evolve Therapeutic Services is one of four Child and Youth Services teams, also including the Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service, and Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs service.  Evolve Therapeutic Services in Central Queensland is a multidisciplinary team including Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing and Psychiatry disciplines.

Emerald - Central Queensland Highlands

About the role:

• Assessment and formulation and timely and appropriate treatment interventions, consistent with current best practice.
• Utilise a range of therapuetic modalities and interventions including attachment-trauma focused work with children, families, and interagency systems.
• Apply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidence, to a complex caseload, and contribute to the development of best practice services within the Evolve Therapeutic Services Team.
• Provide professional advice, assessments, and reports to contribute to and participate in multidisciplinary case management.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate within the service unit, quality activities to continually improve the care of young people with severe and complex mental health problems.

About you:

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Registered Nurse (if applicable)

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5H653632

Applications close: Sunday, 24 August 2025

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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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CH5H653632 - Mental Health Clinician (PDF, 507KB)
  Role Description
  
  CH5H653632 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health Clinician) (PDF, 502KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants