Some people experience their most vulnerable moments feeling alone. That’s where you come in. As a Mental Health Clinician, you’ll be the person who listens, builds trust and provides skilled, compassionate care when it’s needed most.

This is about more than clinical care - it’s about sitting with people when things feel overwhelming, building trust, listening without judgement and helping them find a way forward.

If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker who brings compassion alongside clinical expertise, this is an opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and provide care that genuinely sees the person, not just their illness.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, alcohol and substance-related care across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, supporting a catchment of more than 250,000 people.

Rockhampton is the principal service centre, providing administration and acute adult mental health services, including the 24/7 Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. Services also include an Adult Step-Up, Step-Down facility in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit in Rockhampton.

About the role:

• Deliver specialist mental health care using discipline-specific clinical skills, evidence-based practice and contemporary professional standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive, recovery-focused care for consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external services to support consumer involvement and recovery.
• Practice independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgement within relevant professional guidelines and requirements.

About you:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.
• Advanced mental health clinical expertise, including the ability to provide care to consumers experiencing serious mental illness.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and National Standards for Mental Health Services; Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practising independently.
• Excellent workload management and a commitment to improvement, with strong prioritisation skills and active participation in quality and service improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.97 - $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) RK6I692260

Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6I692260 - Mental Health Clinician (Acute Care) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)