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 robust 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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📌 Mental Health Clinician – Burdekin Community Mental Health Service
🏢 Australian Psychological Society
📍 Ayr