Mental Health Clinician

About the role

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) provides specialist mental health care to children and young people up to 18 years of age who are experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges, or who are at significant risk of developing them. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence‑based assessment, counselling and case management while partnering closely with families, carers, and community agencies to support recovery and wellbeing.

You will contribute to early intervention, prevention and mental health promotion initiatives in Mount Isa, ensuring care is safe, high‑quality, culturally responsive and aligned with contemporary best practice.

• Providing intake, comprehensive mental health assessment, counselling and case management for children and young people with complex needs
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside government and non‑government partners to deliver coordinated, recovery‑focused care
• Participating in early intervention, prevention and mental health promotion activities for children and youth at high risk

Working with us

• Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
• Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
• Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position.
• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Alexandra Robertson on (07) 4744 7103.

Applications close: Tuesday, 19 May 2026.