Overview
Mental Health Clinician – Burdekin Community Mental Health Service
Explore a change of pace in the rural community of Ayr, where the next step in your career awaits.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a passionate psychologist to join the Burdekin Community Mental Health Service. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a regional setting while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering expert mental health and alcohol and drug interventions to individuals and families across the lifespan. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused environment with strong professional development pathways.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive intake, assessment, care planning, intervention, and group work services.
* Deliver evidence-based mental health and ATODS interventions across the lifespan.
* Collaborate with other service providers to ensure continuity of care.
* Participate in crisis management and intervention as required.
* Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
What's On Offer
* Attractive salary: $ to $ p.f. (HP3)
* Generous leave entitlements including 14–17.5% leave loading
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
* Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
* Staff wellness programs and a supportive team culture
* Professional development leave and allowance
* Career progression opportunities within Townsville HHS
What You'll Need
* Tertiary qualification in Psychology and registration with AHPRA
* Current Class C driver's licence
* This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role – Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis
* Pre-employment checks including criminal history clearance
* Experience in rural or remote mental health settings is highly regarded
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a regionally based team making a real difference
* Enjoy professional autonomy and collaborative practice
* Discover the Burdekin – Australia's sugar cane capital, rich in culture and community spirit
Applications Close: Sunday, 12 October 2025
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