Are you a passionate Mental Health Clinician looking to make a real difference in CQ? Join the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and lead the charge in the Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Communities program, supporting communities facing adverse situations as the Regional Adversity Integrated Care Clinician.

Based across Central Queensland, you’ll deliver vital mental health care, boost resilience, educate frontline workers, and connect people to the right support, right when they need it. If you’re passionate about community, mental health, and making a lasting impact, this is your chance to shine! Enjoy great benefits, flexibility, and professional growth.

Ready to empower communities through adversity? Apply now!

Job details

About us:

The Regional Adversity Integrated Care Clinician (RAIC) plays a key role in implementing the Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Communities (TRACC) program. TRACC is an early intervention and outreach program that supports individuals and communities across regional, rural, and remote Queensland to better manage responses to adversity associated with drought, disaster, and other crises. The role supports individuals and communities impacted by drought, disasters, and other forms of adversity across Central Queensland.

About the role:

• The key role of the clinician is to follow the four TRACC Action Areas program delivery guide to strengthen individuals and communities' capacity to connect to support, care, and information across regional, rural, and remote Queensland to better manage responses to adversity associated with drought, disaster, and other crises.
• Provide a sound level of clinical mental health services (which may include assessment, treatment, investigation, diagnosis, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention, liaison, and education) within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Provide training, support and resourcing for health workers who are likely to meet people who are at risk of suicide or are experiencing mental health issues due to adversity.
• Work in partnership with existing mental health professionals to provide outreach to people in their own environment (rural properties through to businesses, and anyone that is affected) to prioritise and provide support.
• Education to community members regarding suicidality and other mental health conditions in response to adversity from natural disasters, droughts, or other community crises.

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 $6,842 p.m. 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) RK5G646690

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 July 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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5G646690 - Regional Integrated Care Clinician HP4 (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description
  
  RK5G646690 - Regional Intergrated Care Clinician - NRG (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description