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Mental Health Clinician Senior AMYOS
Goodna
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! The Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service provides free, confidential assessment, therapy and support to young people aged 13 to 18 years and their families/carers who are experiencing complex or severe mental health problems and who maybe having difficulties engaging with the regular child and youth mental health services. It is a mobile service and offers frequent out-of-office support to young people and their families in variety of locations, including in home or at school.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity to 4 January 2027!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM673704_01 |
| Closing date | 27-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | ASAP to 4/01/2027 |
| Contact person | Penny Knight |
| Contact details | 3817 2360 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- High level of knowledge, expertise, and skill in the provision of clinical services for adolescents with complex presentations who have high risk needs and are difficult to engage within a standard child and youth mental health service setting.
- High level of organisational, communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills and ability to apply these to contribute to innovation and change within AMYOS to support service delivery and improvement opportunities.
- Ability to provide clinical services in a specialist area of clinical practice with a high degree of independence and capacity to adapt or modify practice to meet complex and high intensity consumer and carer needs.
- Ability to initiate, monitor and evaluate service unit initiatives and provide a high level of clinical supervision and advice to Unit and service managers within a specialised area of practice (AMYOS).
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- This role provides health, counselling and support services that involve children and will require a Blue Card.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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.
