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Mental Health Team Leader (Psychologist Social Worker or Occupational Therapist)

Queensland Government -
Ipswich QLD

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Job Details

Temporary
7 days ago

Qualifications

AHPRA registration
Driver Licence

Full Job Description

As a Mental Health Team Leader, you will provide clinical leadership, supervision and operational management within a multidisciplinary team delivering mental health services in a correctional environment.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide high-level clinical leadership and consultation across the multidisciplinary mental health team.
Deliver complex assessment, intervention and person-centred care, maintaining a senior-level caseload.
Coordinate referral pathways, crisis management, clinical reviews and transition planning.
Chair multidisciplinary meetings, including those overseeing suicide risk assessment and complex case management.
Collaborate with external organisations, Centre operational teams and specialist units to support integrated service delivery.
Identify and lead opportunities for service improvement and quality enhancement. Leadership Responsibilities:
Lead recruitment activities, onboarding, coaching, addressing performance issues, monitoring fatigue and workload balance, and developing succession plans.
Enhance team capability through training, education, policy and guideline development.
Observe and provide feedback on clinical practice to support service integrity.
Participate in stakeholder engagement and operational discussions relevant to mental health service delivery.

There are positions available at either Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre (LVCC) or Southern Queensland Correction Centre (SQCC). Temporary and permanent opportunities are available, along with flexible work options, including part-time.

LVCC is Queensland's newest and largest correctional facility, opened in September 2025. LVCC is a modern, fit-for-purpose facility and has a strong focus on rehabilitation, emphasising mental health services, substance abuse treatment, education and vocational training.

SQCC is a high security women's facility and Clinicians work within a multidisciplinary therapeutic team conducting assessments and providing intervention to support positive rehabilitation outcomes. Women who enter the criminal justice system often come from lives characterised by sexual, emotional and physical abuse, domestic and family violence, substance addiction and mental health problems.

Mandatory Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science and full general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA OR;
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with registration with AHPRA, OR;
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership with AASW
C Class Driver's Licence.

The job description contains further details of the role requirements.

Why QCS:

Mental Health Services within QCS provides clinicians with the opportunity to work at the intersection of mental health, disability, rehabilitation and public safety. Team Leaders oversee complex clinical work, lead multidisciplinary capability and contribute to evidence based practice in a unique environment. The role offers professional challenge, leadership scope and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on wellbeing and rehabilitative outcomes

You'll also:

Enjoy worklife balance with hours between Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, working 72.5 hours per fortnight. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
Receive annual pay increases, 12.75% employer super contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading.
Be encouraged and supported in ongoing professional development.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have a health condition, disability, or cultural or linguistic background that requires adjustments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697777/26

Closing Date: Friday, 11th September 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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