If you're a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, join QCS to deliver complex mental health services, grow professionally, and make a difference.
Structured 8-week onboarding and ongoing professional development support lead by incredibly experienced Mental Health Team Leaders Free parking and free lunch on site 5 weeks annual leave Mon–Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9 day fortnight available Location allowance
QCS is changing the mental health model and there has never been a better time to come to work with us. We've introduced current roles and multi-discipline clinicians and leaders to further strengthen how we deliver Mental Health Services.
The Role
You'll join our team at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, as part of the mental health services team and provide a range of clinical support to adults in our care including:
Conducting independent risk assessments of harm to self or others, including acute or chronic riskProviding psychoeducation related to mental health conditions, symptoms and treatment options to individualsDelivering individual or group-based skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience
The Location:
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre is located in Mareeba, just 1 hour from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. The centre is client centric and aims to build cultural safety in its programs and services, as approximately 70 per cent of the prisoner population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Why Choose Us?
Structured 8-week onboarding with the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and experienced clinical team with deep expertise in complex mental health care.Professional development allowances and ongoing supervision and mentorship that contributes to your capability learning, professional development and accreditation. Enhance your clinical expertise with exposure to varied, complex presentationsFree parking and free lunch on siteRegional perks – 5 weeks annual leave and a location allowance
Mandatory Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and registration or eligibility for registration with APHRA; ORTertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration or eligibility for registration with APHRA; ORTertiary qualifications in Social Work and membership or eligibility for membership with AASW; ANDC Class Driver's Licence
Applications to remain current for 12 months. Suitable applicants from this process may also be considered for a suitability pool for subsequent identical or similar vacancies that occur within 12 months of the closing date of this advertisement which may include vacancies within other centres.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.
For more information, contact QCS Mental Health Careers team at ************.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/*********
Closing Date: Sunday, 26th July ****
Occupational group Health - Mental Health Clinicians