Senior Mental Health Clinician - Youth Enhanced Services

About the role

The Youth Enhanced Services (YES) program supports young people aged 12-25 with severe and complex mental health challenges, delivered through the CCQ Mental Health AOD Hubs. As a Senior Mental Health Clinician you will lead the delivery of evidence-based therapy, mentor junior clinicians and contribute to service development, working with families, schools and local services to build coordinated care plans. The position is based in Rockhampton and the surrounding area, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and is a max-term position until 30 June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver specialist counselling using CBT, DBT, ACT and other modalities
• Support and mentor junior clinicians to maintain high service standards
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to ensure integrated care
• Document clinical work accurately and meet service targets
• Take part in supervision, team meetings and referral pathway development

Required profile

• Experience in individual therapy with adolescents
• Understanding of trauma, youth mental health and recovery principles
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT and ACT
• A minimum Bachelor qualification in Counselling, Social Work (or Master of Social Work), Occupational Therapy or Nursing with a Mental Health specialisation
• Current registration with a professional body

What we offer

• Pay of $51.23-$58.00 per hour plus 12% super and salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Remote area benefits: double salary packaging if you live and work in an eligible remote location
• Fitness Passport membership for you and your family, and access to professional development
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave, 17% annual leave loading, and additional leave options
• Employee assistance program and flexible working conditions