Open Minds seeks a Mental Health Clinician committed to making a difference in mental health care and supporting recovery. Join us to positively impact and strengthen our community!
About the role This is a permanent full-time role which is based in Emerald on Gayiri country land (part-time may be considered for the right candidate).
As a Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Care Coordinator), you'll work alongside the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to deliver essential services across the Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) region. You will be supporting individuals with severe mental health conditions by conducting thorough clinical assessments and developing tailored treatment plans. You will deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, manage a clinical caseload, and conduct risk assessments with detailed management plans.
Other responsibilities may include: Engage in data collection and contribute to monitoring and evaluation Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders Facilitate care planning and review processes Monitor and escalate mental health needs as necessary Adhere to confidentiality, ethics, and continuous quality improvement standards Requirements, Experience and Qualifications Current annual practicing certificate from AHPRA Tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, mental health nursing, or a relevant discipline Open driver licence Undergo a current or satisfactory Police Check Working with children check (Blue card) or ability to obtain Flexibility to travel and work after hours Passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector Experience with complex mental health presentations Experience working in cross-cultural settings, particularly with First Nations people Experience in trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services Strong stakeholder engagement, organisational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks, navigate challenging situations, and work within a team For Queries and Applications: Join Open Minds and help build a stronger, healthier community through compassionate, person-centred care. Please email us for any queries at:
About Open Minds Integrated Mental Health Services For over 111 years, Open Minds has been a leading provider of mental health services across NSW and QLD. Our services include:
Headspace centres (ages 12-25) Head to Health centres and satellite sites (adults) Universal aftercare services Psychosocial support programs Clinical care and coordination We are committed to working with health partners, stakeholders, communities, and families to deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-focused care.
Open Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we all work, live and play on. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. We reflect upon the millions of footprints that are embedded into the earth from our Ancestors, the pathways that were forged, the meaning they leave behind and the continuation of the traditions through the next generations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $97,000.00 – $101,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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