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Mental Health Clinician - Evolve Therapeutic Services
Mount Isa
Shape Young Lives – Senior Mental Health Clinician Needed!
Based in Mount Isa, this role offers the opportunity to lead clinical practice, influence service development, and support community-based care across a diverse region. If you’re passionate about trauma-informed care, collaboration, and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI686161_HP |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 31/12/2027 |
| Contact person | Alexandra Robertson |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 7103 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Working with us
- Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
- Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
- Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Psychologist: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Psychology Board.
- Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.
- Social Workers: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
- Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapist Board.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Alexandra Robertson on (07) 4744 7103.
Applications close: Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 05.01.2026 (01.2026.Pdf)
MI686161 Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) Evolve Therapeutic Services RD (PDF)
MI686161 Clinical Nurse Consultant, Evolve Therapeutic Services RD (PDF)
