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Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Mareeba
Join QCS to deliver complex mental health services, grow professionally, and make a difference.
• Structured 8-week onboarding and ongoing professional development support lead by incredibly experienced Mental Health Team Leaders
• Free parking and free lunch on site
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Mon¿Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9 day fortnight available
• Base salary plus 12.75% employer super contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Location allowance
This position is based at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in the rainforest town of Mareeba, 85 km¿s from Cairns. You can enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle in a city close to the great barrier reef, with ample outdoor recreation activities within walking distance to a rainforest track or a beach.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/705831/26 |
| Closing date | 29-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | QCS Mental Health Careers |
| Contact details | Phone: 35657252 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role:
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health services in a correctional environment.
You'll join our team at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and provide a range of clinical support to adults in our care including:
- Conducting risk, functional and discipline specific assessments to identify appropriate treatment and support strategies.
- Providing advice regarding the safe management of adults with a heightened risk of suicide or self- harm, 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.
- Managing a caseload.
The Location:
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre is located in Mareeba, just 1 hour from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. This Centre accommodates high and low security prisoners and provides a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from regional and remote areas. Clinicians at the centre conduct assessments and undertake intervention and case management activities, developing skills, knowledge and experience in applying a culturally safe lens to their practice.
Why Choose Us?
Mental Health Services within QCS provides clinicians with the opportunity to work at the intersection of mental health, disability, rehabilitation and public safety.
You'll also enjoy:
- Worklife balance with hours between Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, working 72.5 hours per fortnight. Flexible working arrangements including part-time hours can be considered.
- Structured 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.
- Free parking and free lunch on site.
- Regional perks - 5 weeks annual leave and a location allowance.
- Relocation funding and support (for eligible applicants).
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
The role description provides more information on the role and essential requirements. For more information, contact QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3565 7252.
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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Two positions available. 1x full-time & 1x part-time position.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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705831-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)
Information Package for Applicants
705831-26-Role Description (PDF, 290KB)
Role Description
