Mental Health Clinician

3 weeks ago


Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia North West Hospital and Health Service Full time
Overview

Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Nurse or Social Worker or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist) – North West Hospital and Health Service.

About the Role

The Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) provides support to individuals with a mental health diagnosis who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the North West HHS region. The service adopts an assertive outreach approach to deliver thorough assessments, coordination, and clinical interventions tailored for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate a high level of clinical critical thinking and problem-solving skills, applying theory into nursing practice in the provision of best practice.
  • Provide assessments, coordination, and clinical interventions tailored to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Requirements
  • Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
  • Class C 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 6 months' probation may apply.
Salary and Benefits
  • Base salary ranges between $107,960 and $115,904 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 (Band 1)).
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
  • Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
  • Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
  • In your downtime, 2 return airfares per year to the nearest east coast provincial city (including spouse/dependents) in conjunction with recreation leave; 5 weeks recreation leave per year with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
  • Staff accommodation (if eligible) or private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.
  • Plus 2 weeks per annum travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
Location

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Lifestyle and Workplace

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family-friendly with a vibrant community feel. This role offers opportunities to contribute to the region and develop professionally. The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

About The Role – Additional Details

The role is with the North West HHS and focuses on delivering care within the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) with an assertive outreach approach.

How to Apply

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI655125-2-NG

Contact: Sarita Bista Bhattarai on 07 4744 7103.

Applications close: Sunday, 28 September 2025.

Occupational group: Health - Nursing


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