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

About your opportunity

As a Mental Health Clinician within the Acute Care Team (ACT), Mental Health Service Group, you will play a key role in delivering timely mental health triage, assessment and consultation‑liaison services for consumers referred to ACT.

This dynamic role spans both community settings and the Townsville University Hospital Emergency Department, offering variety, challenge and meaningful clinical impact.

You will work closely with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to provide high‑quality mental health assessment, intervention, consultation, mobile crisis responses and case management.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why join Townsville HHS?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration and innovative models of care.

Our community‑driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion and support. You'll enjoy metro‑level healthcare opportunities while benefiting from a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities and a close‑knit professional network.

Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty and a relaxed coastal lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities.

We prioritise staff wellbeing through flexible work options, job security and a supportive workplace culture—bringing together the best of regional living with the opportunities of a modern healthcare service.

Salary and Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages with generous leave entitlements and a strong focus on professional growth.

Packages include

• 17.5% recreational leave loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Professional Development

• Annual professional development allowance
• Dedicated professional development leave
• Access to ongoing training, supervision and career‑advancement opportunities

Financial Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Additional allowances and entitlements as per relevant award/EB agreement

Workplace Culture & Wellbeing

• Supportive, team‑focused environment within the Mental Health Service Group
• Staff wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• Opportunities to work across diverse clinical settings, including community and emergency department environments

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Patricia Shirkie on (07) 4433 9480.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679173

Applications close: 16/04/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.