Mental Health Clinician (Intake) - Child And Youth Mental Health Service
Queensland Health - Mackay, QLD
Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Whether you're working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won't find in a metropolitan hospital.
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications for a Mental Health Clinician (Intake) to join their team on a permanent basis.
Your opportunity
The purpose of this position is to provide intake, assessment, referral, and treatment to young people who are referred to the CYMHS or present to Emergency.
The major focus of the position is to provide an effective and client-focussed response to young people (and their families) experiencing a mental health crisis.
The position will work as part of a small team that will be rostered to provide clinical services during business hours, extended hours and weekends.
The position will be part of the CYMHS and will sit with this team during business hours.
When rostered on for afterhours shifts the position will sit with the Acute Care Team with support and direction being provided by senior staff on the Acute Care Team.
About the Team




Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) comprises several programs:
The community CYMHS team provides intake, assessment, treatment and case management services to young people (and families) with moderate to severe mental health issues.
The Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS) team provides intensive treatment and case management services to young people with complex presentations not well suited to the clinic-based model of CYMHS.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff.
The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great perks on offer
Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
Flexible working arrangements
Education opportunities, Study and Research
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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📌 Mental Health Clinician (Intake) - Child And Youth Mental Health Service (Queensland)
🏢 Mackay Region Jobs
📍 Queensland