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Mental Health Clinician
Palen Creek Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Rathdowney
If you’re a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, join QCS to deliver complex mental health services, grow professionally, and make a difference.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/689467/26 |
| Closing date | 03-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | QCS Mental Health Careers |
| Contact details | Phone: 3565 7252 Access the National Relay Service |
QCS is changing the mental health model and there has never been a better time to come to work with us. We've introduced new roles and multi-discipline clinicians and leaders to further strengthen how we deliver Mental Health Services.
The role:
You'll join our team at the Palen Creek Correctional Centre, which accommodates low security male prisoners. As part of the mental health services team, you'll provide a range of clinical support to adults in our care including:
- Conducting independent risk assessments of harm to self or others, including acute or chronic risk
- Providing psychoeducation related to mental health conditions, symptoms and treatment options to individuals
- Delivering individual or group-based skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience
The Location:
Palen Creek Correctional Centre operates within an open campus style rural environment and maximises opportunities for prisoners to participate in and benefit from high quality rehabilitative programs. The Centre and its associated Work Camps provide valuable community assistance to approximately 141 community organisations.
The centre is situated in the picturesque Scenic Rim Region, around 1-2 hours drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The area is surrounded by national parks with rainforests, waterfalls and mountain ranges in every direction.
Why Choose Us?
- Structured 8-week onboarding with the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and experienced clinical team with deep expertise in complex mental health care.
- Professional development allowances and ongoing supervision and mentorship that contributes to your capability learning, professional development and accreditation.
- Enhance your clinical expertise with exposure to varied, complex presentations
- Free parking and free lunch on site
- Work in a supportive culture with a multi-disciplinary, collaborative and professional team
Mandatory Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and registration or eligibility for registration with APHRA; OR
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration or eligibility for registration with APHRA; OR
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and membership or eligibility for membership with AASW; AND
- C Class Driver's Licence
Important Information:
To ensure a strong and well supported start, the successful candidate will spend a minimum of eight weeks onboarding at the Brisbane Correctional Centre in Wacol. This provides access to a larger team and broader learning opportunities, helping you build confidence and capability before transitioning to the Palen Creek Correctional Centre. Please keep this temporary travel requirement in mind when applying.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.
For more information, contact QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3565 7252.
Applications to remain current for 12 months. Suitable applicants from this process may also be considered for a suitability pool for subsequent identical or similar vacancies that occur within 12 months of the closing date of this advertisement which may include vacancies within other centres.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/689467/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Further information
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