Job Description

About us:

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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.

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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.

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About the role:

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Deliver specialist mental health care using discipline-specific clinical skills, evidence-based practice and contemporary professional standards.

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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive, recovery-focused care for consumers with mental illness or responsible mental health problems.

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Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and external services to support consumer involvement and recovery.

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Practice independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgement within relevant professional guidelines and requirements.

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About you:

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Relevant professional qualification and registration in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work.

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Advanced mental health clinical expertise, including the ability to provide care to consumers experiencing serious mental illness.

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Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016 and National Standards for Mental Health Services; Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status is highly desirable.

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Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also practising independently.

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Excellent workload management and a commitment to improvement, with strong prioritisation skills and active participation in quality and service improvement.

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What we offer:

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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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits: Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesProfessional Development AllowanceFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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.

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How to apply:

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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.

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Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

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For assistance: Contact Recruitment.

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[email protected] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692260Applications close: Thursday, 24 September 2026#RockhamptonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Mental Health Clinician - Acute Care (Psych, OT or SW ) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton