If you are a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker who joined the profession to make a real impact, this is where your professional skill set combines with your passion to make a substantial difference, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services to add value to young lives.

In this role, you will be actively involved in crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management and health promotion. You’ll also contribute to service improvement and outreach programs that strengthen community care.

We have a strong focus on learning and professional development. If you are ready to further grow your skills, come and join a dynamic, collaborative team and make a difference every day.

Job details

About the role:

• Provision of a sound level of clinical services (which includes crisis intervention treatment, provision of psychotherapy, case management, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention, liaison and education) in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• As experience builds, apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making under the clinical practice supervision.
• Provide input in the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the Child and Youth Mental Health clinical services.
• Actively participate in the team, including the provision of outreach services to surrounding areas and participation in extended hour's service as negotiated.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities.

About you:

• Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work and Working with Children Clearance
• A relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable for this position.
• Demonstrated competency knowledge and skill in specialist mental health clinical area as it pertains to children, young people and their carers and support networks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical professional services including assessment, treatment planning, case management and written reports as part of the multi-disciplinary team; more advanced clinicians will demonstrate the ability to provide services to more complex cases.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the ongoing development of an evidence-based model of service delivery through participation in service evaluation, research, and quality improvement activities.

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
• Professional Development Allowance
• 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) CH6D680202

Applications close: Thursday, 7 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• CH6D680202 - Mental Health Clinician - Child and Youth (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)