Mental Health Clinician

Queensland Government; Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Employer super contribution (12.75%)

Annual leave loading (17.5%)

Pay increases

Job summary

Woodford Correctional Centre, part of Queensland Government, is seeking a qualified health professional to provide clinical support to adult prisoners. You will conduct risk assessments, deliver psychoeducation, and run individual and group-based interventions.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (72.5 hours per fortnight) with flexible arrangements and opportunities for professional development within a supportive leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in psychology/behavioural science is required or eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Occupational therapy or social work qualifications with appropriate registration are acceptable.
• Registration or eligibility with relevant Australian professional bodies is required.
• Driver's licence is mandatory.
• Role involves risk assessment and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent risk assessments of harm to self or others.
• Provide psychoeducation on mental health conditions and treatments.
• Deliver individual or group-based interventions to build coping skills and resilience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of psychopathology and assessment tools.
• Collaborate with leadership for supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Independent risk assessment

Psychoeducation

Interventions (group/individual)

Coping skills training

Clinical knowledge

Education

Psychology or Behavioural Science degree

Occupational Therapy degree

Social Work degree

AHPRA registration eligibility

AASW membership

Driver's Licence

Tools

Clinical assessment tools

Job description

The Role:You'll join our team at the Woodford Correctional Centre, as part of the mental health services team and provide a range of clinical support to adults in our care including:Conducting independent risk assessments of harm to self or others, including acute or chronic riskProviding psychoeducation related to mental health conditions, symptoms and treatment options to individualsDelivering individual or group-based skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilienceMaintain a high level of knowledge and contemporary understanding of psychopathology, diagnostic classification systems and clinical and psychometric assessment toolsQCS' clinical frameworks provide sound guidance and logic for appropriate decisions and activities, plus you will have supportive leadership and supervision to help you continue to broaden your professional experience and knowledge.This position is based at Woodford Correctional Centre, located just outside of the Glass House Mountains in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.The centre has both a Maximum-Security Unit and a purpose-built Safety Unit , accommodating some of the most complex and vulnerable male prisoners.Clinicians at the Woodford Correctional Centre undertake assessments, case management and provide interventions that promote the mental health, wellbeing and safety of prisoners.Mandatory Requirements:Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science and hold or be eligible for either general or provisional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA; ORTertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and hold or be eligible for registration with AHPRA, OR;Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with AASWC Class Driver's Licence.The job description contains further details of the role requirements.Why QCS:Mental Health Services within QCS provides clinicians with the opportunity to work at the intersection of mental health, disability, rehabilitation and public safety.You'll also:Enjoy work life balance with hours between Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, working 72.5 hours per fortnight. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.Receive annual pay increases, 12.75% employer super contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading.Be encouraged and supported in ongoing professional development.For more information, contact QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3565 7252.Applications to remain current for 12 months. Suitable applicants from this process may also be considered for a suitability pool for subsequent identical or similar vacancies that occur within 12 months of the closing date of this advertisement which may include vacancies within other centres.We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We will support you to participate equitably throughout the recruitment process.Job Ad Reference: QLD/704788/26Closing Date: Friday, 6th November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.