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Mental Health Clinician (Child and Youth)
Rockhampton
Be the difference for young minds. We’re looking for a dedicated Mental Health Clinician (Child and Youth) to support children and families in Rockhampton.
Join our Child and Youth Mental Health Service team, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and therapeutic support to children and young people up to 18 years experiencing complex or emerging mental health challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while developing your career within a supportive and purpose-driven service based at the Rockhampton Hospital Campus.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make change in our community! Apply now!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5J665882 |
| Closing date | 06-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Megan Humphris |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 5700 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service team (Rockhampton) provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and psychotherapeutic intervention for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age with or with emerging severe and/or complex mental health conditions to the community of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Woorabinda, and Mount Morgan.
About the role:
The Mental Health Clinician delivers high quality evidence based clinical services in the therapeutic treatment of children and young people (and their family or carer networks) experiencing mental health issues and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. This includes crisis intervention, case management, therapeutic counselling, and physical health interventions, for example, physical health screening, observations and interventions and medication management.
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 $132,566 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.59 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5J665882
Applications close: Thursday, 6 November 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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RK5J665882 - Clinical Nurse (PDF, 366KB)
Role Description
RK5J665882 - Mental Health Clinician (HPNRG) (PDF, 343KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
