Senior Mental Health Clinician

Therapy Coalition; Mareeba Shire; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks annual leave

Location allowance

Flexible working options

Résumé du poste

Therapy Coalition is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician for the QCS Mental Health Services team at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in Far North Queensland. The role involves delivering high-level clinical services and conducting assessments for a diverse prison population.

You will also supervise less experienced clinicians and contribute to team development. With 5 weeks of annual leave and flexible hours, this position promotes work-life balance while impacting mental health positively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise providing clinical services of a complex nature.
• Ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced clinicians.
• Well-developed written communication skills for producing quality reports and case notes.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-level clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and interventions that promote mental health.
• Manage complex situations independently.

Connaissances

High-calibre interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Social Work

Post-graduate qualifications in mental health

Description du poste

Senior Mental Health Clinician

Queensland Corrective Services is looking for a senior mental health clinician to join the QCS Mental Health Services team in Far North Queensland at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre.

As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will provide inclusive mental health and well‑being services that are culturally safe and deliver impactful rehabilitative care to a diverse prison population. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and intervene to promote mental health and well‑being for adults in the Centre.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high‑level clinical services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessment and interventions that promote mental health and well‑being.
• Operate independently to manage complex situations and presentations.
• Work closely with Mental Health Team Leaders to support clinical tasks, case conferencing and supervisory requirements.
• Provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced clinicians.
• Contribute to team capability development through supervision and feedback.
• Use analytical and problem‑solving skills to respond to changing priorities.

Key benefits and working conditions:

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Mon–Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9‑day fortnight.
• Location allowance.

About you:

• Demonstrable expertise providing clinical services of a complex nature.
• Can provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced clinicians.
• Possesses high‑calibre interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships and negotiate outcomes with a variety of stakeholders.
• Well‑developed written communication skills and ability to produce excellent quality professional reports and case notes.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures in both clinical and team support contexts.

Mandatory requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and membership with APHRA.
• or Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Social Work, with eligibility for membership or registration with AHPRA and/or AASW.
• C Class Driver's Licence.
• Post‑graduate qualifications in mental health would be highly regarded.

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.