Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, or Speech Pathologist (Mental Health Worker)

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Study leave

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support children, young people and families in Kingaroy and Cherbourg. You will deliver personalised, evidence-based supports that promote recovery and resilience.

You will build strong relationships with families, schools and health professionals, collaborating across a supportive multidisciplinary team to create brighter futures and healthier communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and professional registration, certification or membership in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Speech Pathology.
• Experience supporting children, young people and families in mental health, health or wellbeing settings.
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children, young people and families to achieve mental health and wellbeing goals.
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, health professionals and community partners.
• Deliver personalised, evidence-based supports that promote recovery and resilience.
• Contribute innovative ideas that enhance care and service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Occupational Therapy registration

Psychology registration

Social Work registration

Speech Pathology registration

Job description

What your day could look likeAs a Mental Health Worker, you'll help children, young people and families build confidence, resilience and brighter futures. Working across Kingaroy and Cherbourg, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team creating positive change in the community.Every day you will:Support children, young people and families to achieve mental health and wellbeing goals.Build strong relationships with families, schools, health professionals and community partners.Deliver personalised, evidence-based supports that promote recovery and resilience.Contribute innovative ideas that enhance care and service delivery.Let's talk about you!You're compassionate, positive and committed to making a difference. You build meaningful connections, enjoy working collaboratively and are passionate about helping children and families overcome challenges and thrive.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Relevant qualifications and professional registration, certification or membership in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Speech Pathology.Experience supporting children, young people and families in mental health, health or wellbeing settings.Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous learning.You'll stand out from the crowd if you have:Experience in rural, regional or culturally diverse communities.Additional training or experience in child and youth mental health.If you bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to your work, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact and help create stronger futures and healthier communities.Why Join Darling Downs Health?At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements.Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety.Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways.Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Rural#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.