Mental Health Clinician Role

5 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Michelle Underhill Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our North Queensland Suicide Prevention Response Service (NQ SPR) team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions to individuals at elevated risk of suicide.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver evidence-based interventions like CBT-SP and DBT, utilizing suicide prevention frameworks including Safeside, CAMS, and Suicide to HOPE.
  • Perform risk assessments and develop practical, effective risk management plans.
  • Provide rapid response to referrals from NQ stepped care service providers, acting as a care team partner to support both the consumer and professional partners.
  • Enhance workforce capacity by upskilling other mental health professionals across the stepped care system in suicide prevention strategies.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships with healthcare providers, Hospital and Health Services, and other relevant organisations to develop robust referral pathways and service integration.

Your Skills and Qualifications

  • Holds a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing, with relevant professional registration (e.g., AHPRA, AASW).
  • Has expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders, particularly within suicide prevention frameworks.
  • Is committed to fostering inclusive, culturally sensitive care, especially for First Nations People and priority populations.

Benefits and Rewards

  • Besides shaping an innovative mental health service with dedicated staff and supportive leaders fostering a strong team culture, you'll enjoy competitive pay and a work environment that prioritises professional growth, skill-building, and staff well-being.
  • Additional benefits include joining a newly formed positive, inclusive, values-focussed team, salary packaging up to $15,900 of tax-free income, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

About Us

We are Open Minds Integrated Mental Health Services, a leading provider of mental health services to local communities for over 111 years. Our services include Headspace centres, Head to Health centres, universal aftercare services, psychosocial support programs, and clinical care and coordination. We are dedicated to collaborating with our health partners, stakeholders, local communities, and families to deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

Salary Range: The estimated salary range for this position is around $80,000 to $110,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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