About us:
Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, alcohol and substance-related care across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana, supporting a catchment of more than 250,000 people.
Rockhampton is the principal service centre, providing administration and acute adult mental health services, including the 24/7 Acute Care Team and inpatient facilities. Services also include an Adult Step-Up, Step-Down facility in Gladstone and an Adult Community Care Unit in Rockhampton.
About the role: * Deliver specialist mental health care using discipline-specific clinical skills, evidence-based practice and contemporary skilled standards. * Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive, recovery-focused care for consumers with mental illness or serious mental health problems. * Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external services to support consumer involvement and recovery. * Practice independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgement within relevant professional guidelines and requirements. About you: * Relevant professional qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work. * Advanced mental health clinical expertise, including the ability to provide care to consumers experiencing serious mental illness. * Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and National Standards for Mental Health Services; Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is highly desirable.



* Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practising independently. * Excellent workload management and a commitment to improvement, with strong prioritisation skills and active participation in quality and service improvement. What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of: * An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 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: * * Contact [email protected] * Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692260 Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026
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📌 Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care (Psych, OT or SW ) (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton Regional