Senior Mental Health Clinician (Charters Towers)

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Charters Towers is one of the most beautiful inland cities in Queensland, with its unrivalled architecture and unique history. Discover this enchanting outback town which is just an hour and a half west of Townsville.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $4912.70 to $5286.40 p.f. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Alongside the Clinical Nurse Consultant, the Senior Health Practitioner in Charters Towers is responsible for the provision of clinical leadership and coordination of service delivery by a multidisciplinary team to the community of Charters Towers and other communities within the health service including Richmond and Hughenden.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to provide specialist mental health interventions for community members (and their families) from across the lifespan who experience complex moderate to severe mental health problems.

This will include the provision of assessment and case management to community members experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues related to their use of drugs and or alcohol.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and proof of registration (if applicable).
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Blue Card Checks.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For a confidential discussion please contact: Janet Smith on (07) 4787 0342.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV678351

Applications close: Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.