Psychologist or Neuropsychologist

About the Metro North - Intellectual, Developmental Disability Mental Health Service (IDDMHS)

The IDD mental health team is a new, specialist, community-based mental health service. We provide assessment, support, education, and training to Metro North mental health treating teams, consumers, families/carers and advanced healthcare to young people and adults with complex neurodevelopmental conditions and co-occurring mental health disorders.

About the role:

In this highly skilled and close-knit team you will have the opportunity to shape service delivery, establish team processes, and refine referral pathways. You will contribute to leading service improvements, education, training, and research initiatives ensuring a strong foundation for future growth in this specialised field. Join our supportive team where you will play a pivotal role in driving best practices and enhancing outcomes for consumers with complex needs. We want to work with you, to build your skills in becoming an expert in this field to ensure people with disabilities and mental health conditions have access to healthcare and supports that enable wellbeing and quality of life.  Find a strong sense of value in your work, supporting a population that historically has had poor access to health & mental health care and poorer overall biopsychosocial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply specialised knowledge and evidence based clinical management principles of cognitive, developmental, neurological, psychiatric and sensory disabilities for consumers across the lifespan.
• Deliver senior level psychological or neuropsychological assessment, formulation and brief intervention/positive behaviour support planning.
• Provide expert guidance to service planning and lead implementation of evidence-based reviews to design best practice.
• Contribute to clinical governance and professional competence, providing senior level training and supervision.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• AHPRA Registration
• Drivers Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (MNH will cover cost)

About Metro North Mental Health (MNMH):

Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) is the leading provider of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services in Queensland, supporting individuals with severe, complex needs and those in crisis. Our mission is to empower recovery through compassionate, person-centred care—delivered in partnership with primary care providers, private health professionals, and community organisations.

We provide care across the age continuum and settings, including the consumers home, community clinics, hospitals, and specialist residential facilities. Our services span a wide spectrum—from emergency mental health care and forensic services to treatment for eating disorders, substance use, and homelessness. For individuals facing substance use challenges, we offer evidence-based treatment options, including opioid treatment, withdrawal support, counselling, harm minimisation, and brief interventions.

This is your opportunity to work in a diverse, innovative environment where your skills truly matter.