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Job Title


Senior Mental Health Clinician


Company : Queensland Government


Location : Brisbane QLD, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of Queensland''s most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals. As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health: We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation. Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region. To read more on what it''s like to work for West Moreton Health: What it''s like to work with us | West Moreton Health About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: High level clinical knowledge in childhood trauma, attachment theory, child development, collaborative practice and systemic theory.Coordinate and direct an interagency care plan using a developmentally informed collaborative model of care to address the therapeutic and behaviour support needs of the child or young person which identifies the roles and responsibilities of government, non-government and private sector service providers as appropriate.High levels of initiative and responsibility in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that incorporate consumer and carer participation, contributing to a state-wide evidence-based model of service delivery.Experience with service evaluation and research to support compliance with state-wide and local research initiatives. Mandatory Requirements: Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.This role provides health, counselling and support services that involve children and will require a Blue Card. Why choose us Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland''s fastest-growing regions.Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.A lifestyle you''ll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience. To apply For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**