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Mental Health Clinician - Child and Youth (CN, Psych, OT or SW)
Gladstone
Are you a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Nurse or Psychologist looking to put your expertise into a role that shapes care for children and young people?
Bring your professional skills into our connected multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist, recovery-focused care to young people and their families. From clinical assessment and therapeutic treatment to care coordination and building strong family partnerships, you'll have the scope to make clinical contributions while developing your expertise.
Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity until January 2027, with flexible working arrangements, salary packaging and professional development opportunities.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | HP3, Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL6K696530N |
| Closing date | 29-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 31 January 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Anja Elliott |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3244 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Gladstone Integrated Mental Health Service offers a diverse range of specialist care across adult mental health, child and youth mental health, and alcohol and other drug services. Working from Gladstone, you'll be part of a connected multidisciplinary team supporting individuals and families through assessment, treatment, case management and recovery-focused care. With strong partnerships across local hospitals, community providers and specialist services, the team delivers coordinated support that responds to the needs of the Gladstone community and surrounding regions.
About the role:
- Deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused mental health care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for children and young people experiencing mental illness.
- Develop and coordinate individualised care through clinical follow-up, multidisciplinary consultation, referrals and discharge planning.
- Build strong therapeutic partnerships with young consumers, their families and carers, addressing complex needs through collaborative, person-centred care.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, health professionals and community services, contributing clinical expertise, consultation and mental health education.
- Contribute to clinical leadership, professional development and continuous quality improvement to strengthen service delivery and outcomes for children and young people.
About you:
As the successful applicant, you will bring sound clinical knowledge and skills in child and youth mental health, with an understanding of recovery-focused care, risk assessment and child development.
Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Registered Nurse
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,661 p.m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- 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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6K696530
Applications close: Sunday, 29 November 2026
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