This role attracts Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists!
Some children need more than support - they need someone who can help change the course of their future. As part of Central Queensland's Evolve Therapeutic Services, you'll provide intensive trauma-informed care for children and young people who have experienced significant adversity.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver specialist assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, build trusted relationships with children, families and carers, and help create safer, brighter futures. With a Career development Allowance to support your growth, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference on our future generation.

About us:

The Central Queensland Evolve Therapeutic Services (ETS) is aligned to Child and Youth Mental Health services and staff are located at the service centres of Emerald, Gladstone, and Rockhampton. Evolve Therapeutic Services is one of four Child and Youth Services teams, also including the Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service, and Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs service. Evolve Therapeutic Services in Central Queensland is a multidisciplinary team including Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nursing and Psychiatry disciplines.

The ETS Team provides specialist intensive trauma-informed mental health services for children and young people aged 0-18 years who are referred by Child Safety Services, (Department of families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.)

About the role:

- Provide specialist assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children, young people and their families experiencing severe and complex mental health and behavioural challenges.
- Manage a complex clinical caseload while delivering ethical, independent practice and contributing to best practice within the Evolve Therapeutic Services team.




- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to coordinate care, develop case plans and achieve positive outcomes for young people.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with children, families and carers using attachment and trauma-informed approaches tailored to individual needs.

About you:

Hold qualifications and registration with the appropriate registration authority to practice in any of the following:

- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work

While not mandatory, a relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable for this position. Eligibility 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 $78,679 p.a. is comprised of:

- An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Professional Development Allowance
- 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:

1. Contact ••••@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6G688887

Applications close: Monday, 10 August 2026

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📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician - EVOLVE (Psych (Toolooa)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Toolooa