Correctional Mental Health Clinician — Flexible Hours

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Free lunch on site

5 weeks annual leave

Location allowance

Relocation support

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Queensland Government's Mental Health Services at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre seeks a Mental Health Clinician to join a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct risk and functional assessments, provide psychoeducation, deliver individual or group-based interventions, and manage a caseload while applying a culturally safe practice lens.

The role offers professional development support, structured onboarding, and flexible arrangements within standard hours Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with APHRA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk, functional and discipline-specific assessments.
• Provide advice on safe management of high-risk adults (suicide/self-harm).
• Deliver psychoeducation on mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Deliver individual or group-based skill-building interventions.
• Manage an assigned caseload.

Skills

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Psychoeducation

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree + APHRA registration

Occupational Therapy degree + APHRA

Social Work degree + AASW

Job description

Queensland Government's Mental Health Services at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre seeks a Mental Health Clinician to join a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct risk and functional assessments, provide psychoeducation, deliver individual or group-based interventions, and manage a caseload while applying a culturally safe practice lens.

The role offers professional development support, structured onboarding, and flexible arrangements within standard hours Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.