Mental Health Clinician

The Ipswich Head to Health (HTH) Centre, funded by the Darling Downs and West Morton PHN, offers inclusive, low-stigma access points for service engagement, providing assessment, triage, warm referrals, and immediate short- or medium-term support. These services cater to individuals seeking Mental Health support at various levels, including those in crisis or facing significant distress.

  The opportunity: Applications are now open for the first full-time Mental Health Clinicians at the recently established Head to Health service in Ipswich.   You’ll be joining a fresh, newly formed team, in a professional and positive environment. This role offers a high-level of complexity, challenge and risk and brings significant satisfaction and reward.

  As one of our Mental Health Clinicians, you  will work with the Senior Mental Health Clinician and Clinical Lead to provide individualised, evidenced-based psychological intervention to clients attending the service for short to medium term support. You will play a vital role in collaborative team meetings, fostering relationships with external stakeholders and working alongside other roles both internal to the service and within the community to provide holistic care.   Benefits to you: Joining a newly formed positive, inclusive, values-focussed team.

Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 of tax-free income. Strong and passionate leaders, who foster great team culture and drive engagement. Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Working with other staff who are passionate about working in Mental Health. Rewards program that offers discounts on hundreds of household brands. Access to professional development opportunities including Safeside Suicide Prevention Training.

Support to access external professional development and clinical supervision. Competitive compensation to align with clinical skillset.   On a day-to-day basis you will Conduct clinical assessments and develop case formulations and treatment plans for severe Mental Health difficulties.

Deliver individualized, evidence-based psychological interventions to consumers. Perform risk assessments and develop practical risk management plans. Provide client-centered care, incorporating family-inclusive practices within a multidisciplinary team.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards.   About you: Are you a professional, innovative, and caring clinician who thrives as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and enjoys working with a wide range of external stakeholders involved in providing health, Mental Health, and psychosocial services? We’re also looking for: Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or other clinical discipline related to Mental Health.

  Registration with the appropriate professional body such as AHPRA, AASW or OTA. Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and providing evidence-based psychological treatments for Mental Health disorders. Extensive experience fostering Mental Health and well-being, delivering inclusive therapeutic services with a recovery and strengths-based focus.

Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, crisis intervention planning, and implementing effective risk management strategies for consumers. Strong networks with local support services for young…