Mental Health Clinician

  • Brisbane
  • Temporary
  • Tue Jun 30 06:45:41 2026
  • JN -062026-27873

Make a real impact in youth mental health while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

We're partnering with a well-established community mental health service in North West Queensland to recruit experienced Mental Health Social Workers and Registered Psychologists passionate about supporting young people aged 12–25 years.

With both 12-week locum and permanent opportunities available, this is your chance to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care in a supportive, clinic-based environment.

The Role

Working within a youth-friendly, multidisciplinary team, you'll provide assessment, intervention and care coordination for young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns.

This is a centre-based role with no outreach requirements, allowing you to focus on delivering quality therapeutic care.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social, suicide risk and mental health assessments
  • Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions
  • Develop and review collaborative treatment plans with young people and their families
  • Coordinate care with internal clinicians and external service providers
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting
  • Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings

About the Service

You'll be joining a growing and supportive multidisciplinary team consisting of:

  • Centre Manager / Clinical Lead
  • Care Coordinator
  • Social Worker
  • Visiting Psychologists
  • Vocational Specialist
  • Administration Support

Clinicians typically see 4-5 clients per day, allowing time to provide high-quality care and meaningful therapeutic engagement.

Benefits

Locum

  • Up to $80 per hour + super
  • Shared accommodation provided
  • Travel allowance provided

Permanent

  • Competitive salary package
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Supportive multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent clinical supervision and team collaboration
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career in youth mental health

About You

We're looking for clinicians with experience working in child, youth or community mental health who enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team.

You will have:

  • Mental Health Social Worker with a current Medicare Provider Number or Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration
  • Experience delivering evidence-based mental health interventions
  • Confidence completing comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
  • Strong communication and clinical documentation skills
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people and their families

You will also hold (or be willing to obtain):

  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Police Check
  • Working With Children Check (or equivalent)

Apply Now

Whether you're seeking your next locum adventure or looking to secure a permanent role in a supportive and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Nikki Webster for a confidential discussion about these exciting opportunities in North West Queensland : nikki.webster@cmr.com.au or 0482084813.