Permanent full-time
About your opportunity:
The Team Leader is responsible for the operational management of the team. The Team Leader is the first point of contact around issues pertaining to human resources, workplace health and safety, workplace guidelines and procedures, service development and quality. The Team Leader can also be consulted on clinical issues if the Consultant Psychiatrist is not available.
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
About the work unit:
The North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service (NQAFMHS) provides a range of services to support young people and their families who are involved with the Youth Justice System, or who are ‘at risk' of such involvement. Relatively high rates of mental illness are found in this population, and young people often do not engage with mental health services.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology or Social Work) and proof of registration (if applicable).
- Possession of class C drivers’ licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role – Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
Explore your purpose and help improve the health and wellbeing of our North Queensland communities
Enquiries: Lisa Phelan on (07) 4433 9710.
Applications close: Sunday, 29 November 2026
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Occupational Therapist / Psychologist / Speech Pathologist / Social Worker - Team Leader employer: Voices for Voices
At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the health and wellbeing of both our staff and the community. With a focus on professional development, a supportive work culture, and the unique advantage of a relaxed coastal lifestyle, we offer our Clinical Director and Staff Specialist in Mental Health the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career. Join us in our commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare services in a vibrant and diverse environment.
