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Mental Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/Psychologist)
Social, Emotional, Mental Wellbeing Team, Mental Health Service Group, THHS
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV648073 |
| Closing date | 24-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | TPT 38 hrs p.f. ASAP to 31/12/2025 with a poss ext |
| Contact person | Lorelle Benson |
| Contact details | 07 4433 5804 Access the National Relay 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. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
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, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
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, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
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.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $39.86 to $58.59 p.h. (HP3)
- 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
The Mental Health Clinician will provide Case Management services through a highly collaborative, consultation framework, interfacing with the TAIHS primary health care teams.
The Mental Health Clinician will support and enhance provision of culturally capable, comprehensive primary health care at TAIHS that is inclusive of individual's mental health care, co-existing physical health and psycho-social–lifestyle complexities.
Requirements:
- Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker is highly regarded.
- Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership of AASW. Overseas qualified applicants should include such evidence with their application to be considered for short listing in the selection process.
- While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2000 would be well regarded.
- 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.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Applications
Contact: Lorelle Benson on (07) 4433 5804.
Applications close: 24/07/2025
Please download the Role Description.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV648073
Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted.
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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Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
HP3 MH Clinician SEMWT 32141219 (Word, 1.28MB)
Role Description
