Psychologist/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker - Clinical Leader (Therapeutic Interventions)

About the work unit / facility

Adult Community Care Team / Mental Health Service Group / Townsville

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).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $144,991 to 151,289 p.a. (HP5)
• 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

The purpose of this position is to deliver evidence-based specialist psychotherapeutic and therapeutic interventions with consumers and carers within an adult community mental health service model. The position will also provide service wide clinical and professional advice on specialised clinical areas and service delivery models, including taking a lead role in skill development.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• For Psychology: The successful applicant must possess a tertiary degree qualification in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution, full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), and/or clinical endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• For Social Work: The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• For Occupational Therapy: The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia is required.
• Possession of relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications/ advanced certification in specific evidence-based therapies (DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, or Somatic Experiencing) would be highly regarded for a position at this level, as would expertise in delivery of complex psychotherapeutic interventions or programs.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Alison Davamoni on (07) 4433 9480.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680323

Applications close: Sunday, 24 May 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.