Are you a Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist? This could be the role for you!

Child and Youth Mental Health Service is a specialised team of health professionals that provides assessment, treatment and management of children and young people aged 0 to 17 years who have or are at risk of developing severe and complex mental health issues.

• Multiple Part Time positions available – Permanent and Temporary to 30/06/2026

Job details

About the role

This role will provide high quality mental health assessment, formulation, crisis and risks management, treatment planning, and brief intervention to children and young people (aged 0 to 17 years) who have severe and complex mental health problems or who are at risk of becoming so, and whose needs cannot be met by other services. This role is required to participate in providing support to the Ipswich Emergency Department as part of the on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services as part of the Acute Response Team on-call roster during business hours and extended hours services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Clinical skills in the area of child, adolescent and family mental health, inclusive of crisis and triage management.
• Knowledge of and skills in contemporary therapeutic approaches in this target population.
• Strong communication skills, providing clients, families and stakeholders with a professional and flexible service that meets their needs.
• Ability to assist and understand the needs of other team members and communicate with all team members appropriately. This is inclusive of the demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment within the team and contribute to the learning of others through a willingness to share information with others.
• Effective self-management skills in relation to strong time management, documentation, prioritisation and delegation to achieve deadlines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• This role provides health, counselling and support services that involve children and will require a blue card.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• WM659257_09 Clinical Health Practitioner_RD (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants