Mental Health Clinician - Adult (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Or Social Worker)

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About us :

Provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000) with services located in each area. Rockhampton is the principal service centre and as such provides the administration of the Mental Health Act, 2016, and is the location of the acute adult inpatient facilities. In addition there is a Adult Step Up Step Down facility located in Gladstone and a Adult Community Care Unit located in Rockhampton.

The Gladstone Integrated Service is located in Gladstone and consists of an Adult Mental Health Service, Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Step-Up-Step Down Unit and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. The Gladstone Integrated Service provides specialised services for the population of Gladstone and the surrounding areas through a range of interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referrals. The service works in collaboration with the local hospitals, other mental health and alcohol and other drugs teams and with primary health, community and private sector providers to reduce symptoms and facilitate recovery.

About the role :

To provide a high-quality specialist Mental Health service to consumers with a mental illness or serious mental health problems, and their families and carers in keeping with professional, national and state requirements.

About you :

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and / or registration with the appropriate registration authority, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided to the employing service prior to the commencement of duty.Social Work : The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification form 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 accreditation Mental Health Social Worker is highly regarded.Occupational Therapy : The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is mandatory.Psychology : The successful applicant must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificateEligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be highly desirable.

What we offer :

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of :

An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness 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

• Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F645747

Applications close : Sunday, 13 July 2025

Gladstone

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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