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Senior Mental Health Clinician - Early Psychosis (Phych, SW, OT & CNC)
Rockhampton
Central Queensland Health are seeking a functional Clinical Nurse Consultant, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to lead and innovate within our Child and Youth Mental Health Services in beautiful Rockhampton.
This full time role offers you the opportunity to provide expert care, influence positive outcomes, and work alongside a supportive team committed to improving mental health and wellbeing in our community. Bring your leadership, clinical expertise, and compassion to a role where your skills truly matter, helping young people thrive and reach their full potential.
If you’re ready to lead change and inspire hope, we want to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4, Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5F641210 |
| Closing date | 29-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tracy Johnson |
| Contact details | 0486 048 538 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance, and alcohol care to a catchment of over 250,000 residents across Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Banana, Woorabinda, and Central Highlands. The principal service center in Rockhampton manages the administration of the Mental Health Act 2016, acute inpatient facilities, and community-based services including a Step Up/Step Down facility in Gladstone and a Community Care Unit.
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service offers advanced, recovery-oriented care for children and young people (birth to 18 years) with severe and complex mental health needs, providing hospital and community-based assessment, treatment, and support to foster recovery and wellbeing for clients and their families.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide high level, flexible, mental health clinical services to young people with Early Psychosis within a multidisciplinary team environment. This position will provide advice, support, education, and guidance to all staff within the multidisciplinary team with regards to assessment and treatment of young people with emerging complex disorders. The position will model expert clinical leadership and professional development, maintaining reporting relationships with the Team Leader, Clinical Director, Nursing Director and Community Programs and Allied Health Director.
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
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.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F641210
Applications close: Sunday, 29 June 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RK5F641210 - Clinical Nurse Consultant (NRG7) (PDF, 413KB)
Role Description
RK5F641210 - Senior Mental Health Clinician (HP4NRG7) (PDF, 412KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
