Senior Mental Health Social Worker | 6-Month Contract | Mt Isa | Travel & Accommodation Provided
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist for a 6-month contract in Mt Isa, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership position and relocate to the region.
This is a senior clinical and management role for an experienced mental health professional who can lead and support a multidisciplinary team while remaining actively involved in intake, assessment and complex clinical work.
The Role
You will provide senior clinical and operational leadership across the service, supporting both the team and clients with a wide range of mental health needs.
What Is Provided
6-month contract based in Mt Isa
All travel provided
Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract
Competitive rate
The opportunity to lead, support and strengthen an important mental health service
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading, mentoring and supporting a multidisciplinary mental health team
Overseeing intake, referrals and initial assessments
Supporting the allocation and prioritisation of complex cases
Providing clinical guidance and support to team members
Managing escalations, risk and complex client presentations
Supporting strong service delivery and effective team performance




Providing trauma-informed and person-centred care
Working with youth and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges
Conducting psychosocial and mental health assessments
Supporting risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response
Working collaboratively with families, carers and external services
Contributing to continuous improvement across the service
Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have:
Qualification as a Social Worker or Psychologist
Current AASW accreditation or relevant professional registration
Current Medicare provider number and ability to provide Medicare-funded mental health services
Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant mental health experience
Proven senior management or leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and supporting a clinical team
Solid experience managing intake, referrals and service demand
Extensive mental health experience across complex presentations
Demonstrated experience working with youth and adolescents
Experience with clinical risk assessment and complex case management
If you are an experienced mental health leader looking for a meaningful contract with the potential to build a longer-term future in Mt Isa, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Social Worker - Mental Health (Queensland)
🏢 SUREMATCH
📍 Queensland