Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAbout your new employerClinical ExcellenceThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.Career Growth and DevelopmentWe support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional AdvantageA strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle BenefitsNestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.Charters Towers Health Service is a 25-bed facility providing integrated acute and primary health care services through a range of programs including: community, child, youth and family, mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and outreach services. Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history, Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.Salary range: $2941.70 to $4459.00 p.f. (HP3)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationThe role of the Mental Health Clinician within Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit is to assist in the coordination of care within a collaborative multidisciplinary recovery framework; provide support to consumers with complex issues consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the mental health service, to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.Requirements:For Social Work the successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker is highly regarded.For Occupational Therapy the successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy.For Psychology the successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution.This position will require the successful candidate to participate in an extended hours roster to satisfy operational need.Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class “C” motor vehicle.This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Applications close: Thursday, 10 July 2025Salary match Number of applicants Skills matchTownsville Hospital and Health Service is the main public healthcare provider, operating 21 facilities within the region including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island areas.Townsville University Hospital, as the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, serves around 700,000 people, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties.Our commitment is to improve North Queensland's health through exceptional care, research, and education, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement.We value strong community connections and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the main public healthcare provider, operating 21 facilities within the region including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island areas.Townsville University Hospital, as the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, serves around 700,000 people, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties.Our commitment is to improve North Queensland's health through exceptional care, research, and education, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and engagement.We value strong community connections and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land.Allied Health - Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.Townsville, Northern QLD12d agoDV Connect LtdTownsville, Northern QLD9d agoTownsville, Northern QLD1d agoResearching careers? 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