Mental Health Clinician - Adult (Psych, SW or OT), Queensland Health
Ready to make a real impact where your work truly matters? Join us as a Mental Health Clinician – Adult in Emerald and bring your skills to a community that values them.
With sunshine almost year-round, a relaxed lifestyle, family-friendly adventures and a lower cost of living, Emerald offers the perfect balance of purpose and lifestyle. As a Social Worker, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, you'll deliver meaningful clinical care within a supportive multidisciplinary team, enjoy professional development opportunities, travel, flexibility and a generous benefits package.
About us: Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas with services located in each area.
About the role
* Provide discipline specific and generalist clinical services utilising a range of modalities relevant to adult mental health services as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to the delivery of clinical mental health services in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Provision of a sound level of clinical services (which includes crisis intervention treatment, provision of psychotherapy, case management, consultation, health promotion, early identification/intervention, liaison and education) in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
* Work cooperatively and effectively within the team, with patients / clients and external service providers to ensure continuity of care.
About you
Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:
* Occupational Therapy
* Psychology
* Social Work
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
* Contact ***************@health.qld.gov.au
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5L
Applications close: Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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