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Social Worker - Senior (Mental Health Clinician)
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Townsville QLD
Permanent Full-time or Part-time | Acute Care Team | Townsville University Hospital
Remuneration package up to $157,360 p.a. (f/t) + Benefits
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Acute Care Team at Townsville University Hospital. In this vital role, you’ll provide triage, assessment, and consultation liaison for individuals referred by the Emergency Department, acting as the key point of entry for mental health consumers into the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) outside of regular business hours. While primarily based in the Emergency Department, you’ll also have the opportunity to work across hospital and community settings, ensuring seamless, person-centred care. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position operating on a rotating roster, supporting 24/7 mental health service delivery to consumers referred by the Emergency Department.
If you’re ready to make a real difference in emergency mental health care and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
What’s On Offer?
What You’ll Need
Why Join Us?
Why Townsville?
Townsville offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. With a thriving health and research sector, strong community spirit, and year-round sunshine, it’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything North Queensland has to offer.
Join us and help shape the future of acute mental health support in our community.
Enquiries: Patricia Shirkie on (07) 4433 9480 / [email protected]
Apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV663603
Applications close: Thursday, 13 November 2025.
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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