Senior Mental Health Clinician - Youth Enhanced Services
Location: Bundaberg, QLD
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: SACS level 5 $101K - 108K + super + relocation allowance + salary sacrifice
About the Company
Our client is a values-driven not-for-profit committed to empowering individuals and communities through inclusive, person-centred mental health services. As a key provider of youth mental health care in regional Queensland, they deliver evidence-based therapies in a safe and culturally responsive environment. Now expanding their Youth Enhanced Services (YES) program, they are looking for a senior clinician to help elevate service standards and support a skilled, compassionate team.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned mental health clinician to step into a leadership role with a focus on therapy, stakeholder engagement, and clinical excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver individual and group therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness) for youth with complex mental health needs
- Provide clinical oversight, mentoring, and supervision to junior clinicians
- Drive service delivery in line with program targets and quality standards
- Engage with local stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and collaborative care
- Utilise face-to-face and digital modalities to reach clients across the region
- Contribute to program development and promote best-practice models of care
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a dynamic, experienced clinician with a passion for working with youth and leading change.
You will ideally have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline
- Extensive experience providing therapy to adolescents and families
- Strong knowledge of trauma, social determinants of health, and youth-specific mental health challenges
- Advanced skills in evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT)
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver clinical supervision
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Essential requirements:
- Current registration/eligible with a relevant professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW)
- National Police Check and Working with Children Check
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Willingness to travel locally as required
- Has experience working with severe mental health presentations.
What's On Offer
- Market-competitive salary + salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Relocation support available for the right candidate
- Ongoing professional development and clinical leadership pathways
- The chance to live and work in Bundaberg, a thriving regional hub with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef
- A genuine opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Millie Dutton, Recruitment Resourcer at Zenith Search on 0483 945 419 or email your CV to millie.dutton@zenithsearch.com
Alternatively, click Apply Now and we'll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.
About Zenith Search
Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach, and candidates benefit from our proven processes. We have long-standing relationships with some of Australia's major organisations and an enviable track record in finding the right fit for clients and candidates alike.
To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com.
📌 Mental Health Clinician
🏢 Zenith Executive Search
📍 Queensland