Correctional Mental Health Clinician - Flexible Hours

Queensland Corrective Services; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and free lunch on site

5 weeks annual leave

Location allowance

Relocation funding and support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to join the team at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in Mareeba. You will deliver mental health services within a correctional setting, assess risk, provide psychoeducation, and support individuals with coping strategies and resilience.

The role involves managing a caseload, working in a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to culturally safe care for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with APHRA registration or eligibility.
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with APHRA registration or eligibility.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with AASW membership or eligibility.
• C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk, functional and discipline-specific assessments to identify treatment needs.
• Provide advice on managing adults with suicide or self-harm risk.
• Deliver psychoeducation related to mental health conditions and treatments.
• Deliver individual or group-based skill acquisition interventions.
• Manage a caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Psychology degree

Occupational Therapy degree

Social Work degree

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to join the team at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in Mareeba. You will deliver mental health services within a correctional setting, assess risk, provide psychoeducation, and support individuals with coping strategies and resilience.

The role involves managing a caseload, working in a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to culturally safe care for diverse clients.