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Mental Health Clinician - Senior (Crisis Support Space)
Crisis Support Space, Acute Care Team, Mental Health Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV652270 |
| Closing date | 19-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time or part-time, hrs negotiable |
| Contact person | Patricia Shirkie |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 9480 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Acute Care Team / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville Hospital and Health Service
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and professional development initiatives.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes and access to rural and urban facilities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $4912.70 to $5286.40 p.f. or $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
A Senior Mental Health Clinician role is available for the new Crisis Support Space with the purpose of this role being to provide clinical expertise and consultancy through advanced clinical leadership relevant to the specialty of mental health. The Senior Mental Health Clinician will support peer workers, overview, and manage risks within the CSS, and will work closely with emergency department within the hospital to support navigation to and from the CSS.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- For Social Work the successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- For Occupational Therapy the successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy.
- For Psychology the successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution.
- Appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.
- All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Patricia Shirkie on (07) 4433 9480.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV652270
Applications close: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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HP4 Mental Health Clinician - Senior (Crisis Support Space) 32083035 (Word, 1.33MB)
Role Description
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
