Mental Health Clinician

Queensland Corrective Services

• Mon-Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9-day fortnight available
• Base salary + 12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Structured 8-week onboarding and ongoing professional development support

This 12-month temporary contract at based at Woodford Correctional Centre.

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist for a Mental Health Clinician role at Woodford Correctional Centre, located just outside of the Glass House Mountains in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The Role:

You'll be part of the mental health services team and provide a range of clinical support to adults in our care including:

• Conducting independent risk assessments of harm to self or others, including acute or chronic risk
• Providing psychoeducation related to mental health conditions, symptoms and treatment options to individuals
• Delivering individual or group-based skill acquisition focused interventions aimed at developing coping skills and building resilience

Mandatory Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science and hold or be eligible for either general or provisional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA

OR;

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and hold or be eligible for registration with AHPRA, OR;
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with AASW
• C Class Driver's Licence.

Why QCS:

• Structured 8-week onboarding with the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and experienced clinical team with deep expertise in complex mental health care.
• Professional development allowances and ongoing supervision and mentorship that contributes to your capability learning, professional development and accreditation.
• Enhance your clinical expertise with exposure to varied, complex presentations.
• Free parking and free lunch on site.

Visit SmartJobs for further details, role requirements and mandatory qualifications for the role. Call QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3507 3565.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704788/26

Closing Date: Friday, 6th November 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223206595