Emerald Mental Health Services are now recruiting! If you’re a dedicated Mental Health Clinician and ready to make a difference in the community, make the change today.

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide comprehensive clinical services including crisis intervention treatment, provision of psychotherapy, case management, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention, liaison and education. This position offers opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development through active learning, team collaboration and participation in professional development activities.

Located in the vibrant heart of Central Highlands, Emerald is a thriving community renowned for its unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. If you’re looking for your next career and personal adventure, this could be the one for you!

Job details

About us:

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.

Emerald - Central Queensland Highlands

About the role:

• Provide discipline specific and generalist clinical services utilising a range of modalities relevant to Adult Mental Health as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the delivery of clinical Adult Mental Health services in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input in the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the Adult Mental Health Clinical Services.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the team, with patients/clients and external service providers to ensure continuity of care.

About you:

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

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. 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) CH5G649338

Applications close: Wednesday, 13 August 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• CH5G649338 - Mental Health Clinician (Adult) (PDF, 406KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants