Are you a Mental Health Clinician seeking a meaningful opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team? Join us today on this 8 month journey!

You’ll be responsible for contemporary clinical assessment, treatment, and evaluation, while contributing to case management, intervention, and group work, where you can apply your critical thinking and judgement daily, and engage in collaborative care planning, discharge coordination, and liaison with other services.

With a strong foundation in both independent and team-based work, this role is ideal for someone passionate about making a real impact in mental health. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.

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 (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) 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 a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

About the role:

The Mental Health Clinician delivers quality recovery-based care at an advanced level to people living in the community who have been diagnosed as having serious mental health conditions. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides discipline specific case management to consumers as well as support for carers/families. The Mental Health Clinician liaises with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders in an advocacy capacity for their consumers (General Practice, Non-Government Organisations, internal Central Queensland Health stakeholders).

About you:

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

• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work

Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.

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) RK5G650201

Applications close: Tuesday, 5 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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5G650201 - Mental Health Clinician (PDF, 410KB)
  Role Description