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Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)


Rockhampton

Are you a Mental Health Clinician with Peri/Post Natal experience seeking permanency within a highly functional, caring team environment? Mental Health are now recruiting!

Provide specialist consultation-liaison services for perinatal mental health within the Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. Collaborate with staff and primary healthcare providers to establish care pathways for women at risk of perinatal mental health issues. This role supports multiple service groups across CQ Health and can be filled by a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker.

Think you have what we’re looking for? Submit your application now to be considered!

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/RK5E637772
Closing date 08-Jun-2025
Job duration
Contact person Leanne Edmistone
Contact details 07 4920 5500
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About us:

Central Queensland Mental Heatlh Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Banana, Woorabinda and Central Highlands areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area.

Rockhampton as the principal service centre for this area provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult inpatient facilities. In addition, there is a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

Provide a specialist consultation-liaison service for perinatal mental health consumers within the Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs service (CQMHAODS), working in partnership with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) staff and the primary health care sector to provide a pathway to care for women at risk of perinatal mental health issues.

The Perinatal Mental Health Coordinator will provide services across the Mental Health Service Group and to other Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Groups.

About you:

Be qualified in one of the following fields with the relevant registration:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Registered Nurse

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 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:

  1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E637772

Applications close: Sunday, 8 June 2025

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