Join a Team Changing the Future of Youth Mental Health
Join the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) within the North West Hospital and Health Service and play a vital role supporting children, young people and families across North West Queensland. This full time permanent position offers the opportunity to deliver specialist, evidence based care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to early intervention, recovery and community wellbeing.
About The Role
You will contribute to early intervention, therapeutic care, community engagement and service improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes for young people and their families across the region.
* Provide specialist clinical assessment, treatment, case management and education to children, young people and their families.
* Participate in prevention, promotion and early intervention activities for children and youth at risk of mental health concerns.
Working with us
* Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
* Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
* Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Requirements
* Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
* Psychologist: Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree in Psychology and eligible for current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Psychology Board.
* Occupational Therapists: Mandatory possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapist 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.
* This position will be appointed to the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and may be required to work within other teams across the service to meet service requirements following consultation with the employee.
* The successful applicant may be required to travel within the North West HHS.
* Carry out the roles and responsibilities as, or working towards becoming, an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner as required under the Mental Health Act 2016.
* 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.
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
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.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Alexandra Robertson on
Applications close: Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
Occupational group
Health - Mental Health Clinicians