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Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker - Senior (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
Hospital in the Home, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals
Join Our Hospital in the Home Mental Health Team. We're seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker – Senior (Mental Health Clinician) to join our team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care in community settings, supporting consumers to receive hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes. If you're passionate about collaborative, person-centred care and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2607WB688310 |
| Closing date | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time (12 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Margaret Gilbert |
| Contact details | (07) 4128 5487 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- Function as a senior clinician within the multidisciplinary team to provide evidence based best practice clinical advice, direction and problem solving, goal setting and prioritising for clinical services to consumers and carers experiencing and affected by serious mental disorders and other serious mental health problems across the community to clients of the Hospital in the Home Mental Health Program.
- Provide clinical consultation, assessment and discipline specific interventions for consumers admitted to the acute adult inpatient unit at the Maryborough Mental Health Unit. Including the development of inpatient day programs for groups and individuals.
- Assist the Team Leader with clinical problem solving, clinical advice and team direction.
- Participation in all aspects of the Model of Service Delivery for the Hospital in the Home Mental Health Program.
- Deliver clinical services within an integrated mental health service environment with a multidisciplinary team focus. The provisions of these services are to consumers and carers experiencing and affected by serious mental disorders and other serious mental health problems across both the community and inpatient settings.
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $24,846 p.a., comprising salary rates between $64.64 - $69.56 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Part Time, 12 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2607WB688310.
Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:
- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle
Discover Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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