Mental Health Clinicians – Townsville, Northern QLD

Position Highlights

• First Nations focus.
• Professional supervision, mentoring and workforce development support for both early-career and experienced clinicians.
• Burnout-prevention model including dedicated administration time, self-care and professional development hours.
• Competitive remuneration package plus superannuation, salary sacrifice options and travel allowances.
• FIFO opportunities available across multiple Queensland locations including Thursday Island, Palm Island, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, Mount Isa and Theodore.

Employment Type

• Full-Time or Part-Time Minimum 3 days per week

Practice Information

This multidisciplinary mental health and social and emotional wellbeing service provides culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care with a strong focus on supporting First Nations peoples and communities. The service operates across regional, remote and very remote Queensland locations and is committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic services while supporting clinician wellbeing and professional growth.

Position Description

This role involves providing therapy services across a variety of referral types and programs for children, adolescents and adults.

• Delivering individual and group-based therapeutic counselling and healing services.
• Providing therapeutic services through face-to-face, outreach and telehealth delivery models.
• Undertaking assessments, care planning, care reviews, report writing and therapeutic interventions.
• Working collaboratively with consumers, carers, communities and service providers to deliver culturally appropriate and responsive services.
• Managing a caseload within a supported multidisciplinary team environment.
• Participating in quality improvement activities and maintaining high professional standards.
• Building effective partnerships with stakeholders to support positive client outcomes.

Position Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist or Occupational Therapist (Mental Health/Better Access endorsed), or accreditation as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW).
• Current AHPRA or AASW registration.
• Current driver's licence.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment screening, including Criminal History, Blue Card and Queensland Disability Worker Screening/NDIS Worker Screening requirements.
• Experience working with, or willingness to engage and work with, First Nations families and communities.

About Townsville, North Queensland:

Located in the heart of North Queensland, Townsville offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle with all the benefits of a major regional city. Enjoy year-round sunshine, affordable living, excellent schools, vibrant dining and entertainment, and easy access to world-class attractions including Magnetic Island, the Great Barrier Reef, and stunning national parks. With a strong healthcare sector and growing economy, Townsville is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

Why Join This Practice:

• Specialist individual and group professional supervision from senior clinicians and Board-approved supervisors.
• Full operational and administration support, allowing more time for client care.
• Travel allowances and full travel booking assistance.
• Ongoing access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Full guidance and support for early-career clinicians, with autonomy for experienced clinicians.
• Strong cultural safety framework and balanced clinical and cultural governance.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.