Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)

About the role

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) provides specialist mental health care for children and young people up to 18 years of age who are experiencing significant mental health concerns or are at risk of developing complex mental health conditions. As a Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist or Social Worker or Occupational Therapist), you will play a vital role in supporting recovery, promoting wellbeing and delivering high quality, family centred care across the region.

• Provide intake, mental health assessments, case management and therapeutic interventions for children, young people and their families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside community, government and non-government stakeholders to deliver coordinated care.
• Support early intervention, prevention and mental health promotion initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children and youth.
• Deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based care that supports recovery, wellbeing and positive mental health outcomes.

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.
• Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.

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

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. Please refer to the Role Description for the qualifications required.
• Appointment to this position requires the applicant to having acquired a minimum of 3 years clinical experience prior to appointment.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• A Blue Card check will be required for Social Workers.
• 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

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Interested?

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

Contact: Alexandra Robertson on (07) 4744 7103.

Applications close: Monday, 06 July 2026.