Mental Health Clinician

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Logan City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career advancement opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited in Logan City seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide assessment, brief intervention, case management and coordinated care to adults with complex mental health needs. You will work with GPs and a multidisciplinary team to deliver recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed and culturally safe support that empowers people on their recovery journey.

The role is fixed term until 30 June 2028 with options for part-time or full-time.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing or a related discipline.
• Experience in supporting people with complex mental health needs through assessment, intervention and case management.
• Skills in risk assessment, safety planning and evidence-based, recovery-focused practice.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, GPs and community partners.
• Strong communication, time management and clinical documentation skills.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualised, recovery-oriented treatment plans in partnership with participants and their care team.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and improved outcomes.
• Providing case management and care coordination for participants with complex mental health needs across their care journey.
• Partnering closely with GPs and other healthcare providers to deliver shared care, clinical consultation and coordinated support.
• Facilitating referrals and connect participants with appropriate health, community and support services.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, manage risk and safety planning, and ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality standards.

Skills

Experience with complex mental health

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Occupational Therapy

Counselling

Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Your Role as Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health Multidisciplinary Team:

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide assessment, brief intervention, case management and coordinated care to adults with complex mental health needs. Working alongside GPs and a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and culturally safe support that empowers people on their recovery journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualised, recovery-oriented treatment plans in partnership with participants and their care team.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and improved outcomes.
• Providing case management and care coordination for participants with complex mental health needs across their care journey.
• Partnering closely with GPs and other healthcare providers to deliver shared care, clinical consultation and coordinated support.
• Facilitating referrals and connect participants with appropriate health, community and support services.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, manage risk and safety planning, and ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality standards.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed term position until 30/06/2028. There are multiple vacancies for this role and both Part-Time and Full-Time applications will be considered.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging:Package up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment reducing your taxable income and giving you more in your pocket.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing or a related discipline.
• Experience in supporting people with complex mental health needs through assessment, intervention and case management.
• Skills in risk assessment, safety planning and evidence-based, recovery-focused practice.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, GPs and community partners.
• Strong communication, time management and clinical documentation skills.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

• Experience working in primary care, shared care or general practice settings.
• Knowledge of PHN-funded, stepped care or community mental health programs.
• Experience supporting people transitioning from acute or hospital-based mental health services.
• Connections with and understanding of First Nations, CALD, Pasifika and LGBTQIA+ communities.
• Lived or living experience of mental health recovery.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work