Calling all Clinical Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers!

Join us in delivering essential mental health and addiction care as a permanent Mental Health Clinician, where you can be part of a dynamic team, supporting recovery and well-being through expert, compassionate services.

The ideal Mental Health Clinician will provide clinical care to adults with complex mental health needs, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered services and collaborate with partners to support positive outcomes.

Why Emerald? The town offers a friendly community, affordable living, and a relaxed lifestyle. With a strong sense of community, great outdoor activities, and a growing economy, Emerald is an ideal place to live and work, providing a perfect balance!

Job details

About us:

CQMHAODS provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas with services located in each area. Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016 and is the location of the acute adult inpatient facilities. In addition, there is an Adult Step-Up Step-Down facility located in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

The Mental Health Clinician uses discipline specific clinical skills to deliver high quality specialist mental health care to consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems and their families, in keeping with professional national and state requirements providing specialised and generalist clinical services to adults with mental health needs. In this role, you will utilise a range of therapeutic modalities as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive mental health care.

About you:

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

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Registered Nurse

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $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) CH5G649337

Applications close: Wednesday, 13 August 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CH5G649337 - Mental Health Clinician (PDF, 406KB)
  Role Description
  
  CH5G649337 - Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Clinician) (PDF, 405KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants