This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary mental health team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment, treatment, and care planning to clients with complex and diverse needs. You'll have the chance to grow professionally by applying your clinical judgement under guidance, contributing to mental health education, and supporting service improvement initiatives.

The position supports collaboration with consumers, families, and a broad range of health and community stakeholders, allowing you to become a valued resource in the field of mental health. If you're passionate about providing client-centred care, enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, and are eager to continue developing your professional skills, this role is an excellent fit for you!

Psychologist | Occupational Therapist | Social Worker

Job details

About us:

At our Community Care Units, we provide medium to long term mental health care and rehabilitation in a supervised residential setting for people aged between 18-64 who are in recovery but require support to transition to independent living. The team at the unit support residents and help them develop skills required to live in the community.

Staff at the unit can help the resident with referrals for other supports. They also provide support to families and carers. The Community Care Unit site is made up of 20 one-bedroom units (including two suitable for use by people with physical disabilities).

About the role:

This role delivers high quality evidence based clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve better health outcomes for consumers with mental ilIness in a Community Mental Health setting. In this position you will be encouraged to participate in research, grant applications, undertake conference presentations and seek to publish articles in journals.

About you:

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work (as well as Blue Card)

Eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,047 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F643947

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5F643947 - Mental Health Clinician (PDF, 412KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants