Mental Health Clinician - Senior (Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist) , Queensland Health

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Community Services team are seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join their team until February 2026.
Provide intensive and community centred, Mental Health, alcohol and/or drug interventions and ongoing assessments for patients who require higher intensity services including risk assessment, crisis management, safety planning treatment, rehabilitation and support to recover from mental illness.
Are you up for the challenge? Don’t wait, apply now!
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK3L532420
Closing date 04-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 1 Feb 2026
Contact person Leanne Edmistone
Contact details (07) 4920 5500
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About us:
The Adult Community Services Team is based in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast and provides a service to consumers with complex mental illness in outpatient and home settings, through a range of community Mental Health interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referral for adults from the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast regional area. The service works in collaboration with the adult Mental Health inpatient and acute care teams, and primary health, community and private sector providers to reduce symptoms of mental illness and facilitate recovery.
About the role:
The Mental Health Clinician delivers quality recovery-based care at an advanced level to people living in the community who have been diagnosed as having serious Mental Health conditions. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides discipline specific case management to consumers as well as support for carers/families. The Mental Health Clinician liaises with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders in an advocacy capacity for their consumers (General Practice, Non-Government Organisations, internal Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) stakeholders).
About you:
To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and / or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.

• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Advanced clinical knowledge and competency as an allied health professional in the field of Mental Health.
• Ability to provide supervision and clinical support for clinical staff and students.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $76,387 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $62.75 - $67.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK3L532420
Applications close: Thursday, 4 January 2024
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Role Description
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