The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Service (ATODS) in Mount Isa is seeking a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team.
This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote incentives
North West Hospital and Health Service are looking for an experienced Health skilled to join their team based at Mount Isa. Applicants with qualifications as a Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist are encouraged to apply.
Working with us
- Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
About The Role
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS) are a multidisciplinary team that provide a comprehensive range of public health and clinical interventions aimed at reducing the risks and harms associated with substance use.
- Deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol assessment, treatment, and support across the North West Hospital and Health Service.
- Manage a clinical caseload with accurate, compliant documentation.
- Support community engagement initiatives to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm.
- Participate in the Needle and Syringe Program, collaborating with Queensland Health and partner agencies.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Psychologists: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Psychology Board.
- Social Workers: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.
- Blue Card Check (Social Workers): Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
- Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapist Board.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Apply ONLINE:
Contact: Ruth Dewar on.
Applications close: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
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📌 Health Professional (Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) - ATODS
🏢 North West Hospital and Health Service
📍 Mount Isa