Mental health work is about working in partnership with people and ultimately making a difference to the quality of their lives.
Mental health nursing is a specialised field of nursing whose main focus is on a person's subjective experiences. Mental health nursing's primary tool to understand a patient's inner world is the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Mental health nursing focuses on the mind of the patient with mental illness and problems, and how they relate about themselves and the world. Mental health nurses work in collaborative arrangement with patients including promotion of:
Specialist mental health nurses may also undertake additional training in specific therapies, such as couple and family therapy. In general, mental health services are normally part of a broad network of health services with strong links to general hospitals and community health services.
In general, mental health nurses are in high demand throughout all countries in which integrated mental health services are available.
You can view the latest jobs available for nurses in mental health on Global Medical Careers below.
The Role An opportunity has become available for several Occupational Therapists/Psychologists/Social Workers - Senior (Mental Health - Crisis Stabilisation Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
About the role It is the purpose of this role to deliver high quality, evidence based clinical psychology services as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers of Redcliffe-Caboolture Child and Youth Mental Health Service (RC-CYMHS) who experience severe and complex mental he ...
Please note: This role can also be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per the attached Role Description. The Role An opportunity has become available for a Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (Mental Health - Acute Care Team Recovery) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 1 ...
Please note: This role can also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker as per the attached Role Description. The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team Recovery) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our ...
About the role This position operates as a member of an integrated, multidisciplinary mental health team with a focus on the provision of mental health crisis care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and trauma informed framework. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can dem ...
About the role This role provided high quality, effective and confidential administrative support to the Mental Health Delegate, health professionals and consumers in a multidisciplinary environment on matters associated with the Mental Health Act 2016. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone ...
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply) . ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-i ...
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply) . ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-i ...
About the role The purpose of the Restorative Practice Lead is: contribute to a body of evidence-based practice in mental health and forensic mental health and disability and victimology through leadership in the implementation of Restorative Practice in mental health services incorporating quality ...
About the role To provide routine environmental health services for the West Moreton Public Health Unit to protect, promote and prevent risks to the community arising from environmental health hazards that impact on the natural and built environment and human health. This includes providing advice a ...
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes appli ... view to see more
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) band 6 to join the team in Forensic Outreach (Forensic CPN’s). You will be expected to provide high quality evidence-based care and support to clients who experience a diverse range of mental ... view to see more
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes appli ... view to see more
Our CAMHS team is an inclusive, values based multi-disciplinary team including Clinical and Applied Psychology, Psychotherapy, Clinicians, Allied Health Professionals, Nursing, Psychiatry, Admin, Business and Support staff. Our team ethos promotes patient-centred care, efficiency and a cu ... view to see more
NHS Grampian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is looking to continue to grow and develop our workforce; alongside wider exciting ongoing service evolution. Our CAMHS team is an inclusive, values based multi-disciplinary team including Clinical and Applied Psychology, Psychothe ... view to see more
Advance your career in Applied Psychology in AberdeenshireWe wish to appoint to this permanent full time post which offers the opportunity to advance your career in an area of outstanding natural beauty: close to the Cairngorms this lovely granite city is set on stunning coastline populated by ... view to see more
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. What's on offer? Fixed Term Temporary full-time from 27/05/2024 up to 02/08/2024. Pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value of up to $14 ...
About the role The position delivers competent level; evidence based Social Work/Occupational Therapy/Psychology clinical services in triage and assessment of consumers with complex mental health issues, their families, carers, and relevant stakeholders, over the telehealth 1300MHCALL service. This ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the role This role provides administration and systems support to the Prison Mental Health Service to facilitate service delivery within the West Moreton Health Service. Complete general administration duties including word-processing, data entry, spreadsheeting etc. Maintain a high level of d ...
The role Reporting to the the Director, ODDG, the Senior Program Officer is responsible for the development and maintenance of systems and processes to support the monitoring and reporting of divisional objectives and deliverables scheduled across the division. The role will liaise with key internal ...
An exciting opportunity exists for the Clinical Nurses Consultant (CNC) to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external providers and organisations. The CNC will be responsible and accountable for the provision of consumer focused, family inclusive, and evidence-based nursing care. Th ...
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...
About us: Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (CQMHAODS) provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Central Highlands and Banana areas (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000). Rockhampt ...
About the role This role will provide project management for the operational commissioning of additional inpatient beds within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS). This role will lead multiple projects for the MHAIS including supporting the Nursing Director and leadership team with the ...
Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Band 8a) Tier 4 Complex CasesPart of the Tier 4 Adult Mental Health (Complex Cases) service working in the community Permanent contract22.5 hours per weekAligned with Aberdeenshire HSCPThis is an incredibly meaningful and ... view to see more
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes appli ... view to see more
About the role Position of Staff Specialist/Consultant Psychiatrist will support the development, clinical governance and clinical activity within the Adult Mental Health Service, at West Moreton Hospital and Health Service (West Moreton HHS) with a focus on the needs of consumers presenting with ac ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...
Role details The Acute Care Team at the Mackay Community Health Centre is seeking applications for a Senior Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Support Space (Health Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Consultant) to join their team on a permanent basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding ...
About the role The purpose of this role is to design, deliver, coordinate and evaluate the day-to-day occupation-based activities of the Occupational Therapy Assistants within the Meaningful Activity Program (MAP), to improve or maintain the physical and mental health of the inpatients at Royal Bris ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
This role is eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: Central Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and O ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity: The Mental Health Service Group is seeking to recruit 2 Transition Clinician's to the Prison Mental Health Service on a permanent full-t ...
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of over 180,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education and health industries. Ma ...
About the Role We are incentivising health workers to move to Darling Downs Health, to take up a job in regional and remote Queensland. To find out if you are eligible, click here ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) , payments commence 1 Jul ...
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health out ...
About us: Our community care teams provide mental health assessment and treatment services to people who are affected by mental illness. We provide mental health services to adults, children and young people under 18 years of age with serious mental health issues. About the role: To deliver a high-l ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. What's on offer? Remuneration package of up to $132,730 p.a., comprising base salary range of $76,747 - $116,332 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP3), ...
About the role The role of Administration Officer will provide intermediate level of administrative and secretarial support to the Acute Care Team at an entry point to the mental health service of West Moreton Hospital and Health Service (West Moreton HHS) ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at al ...
Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $70,000 (pro rata) in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/wor ...
Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incenti ...
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'. What's on offer? Remuneration package of up to $152,775 p.a., comprising base salary range of $124,435 - $133,901 p.a. (+ any other applicable allowances/benefi ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South ...
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/nwhhs ) Unique locations Friendly communities Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives Permanent full-time. This role will provide intake, mental health assessment, case management and counselling to children and youth. Wo ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (Mental Health - Inpatient Unit Waratah) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wale ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for an Environmental Health Officer – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will D ...
About the role Provide clinical leadership and clinical governance to the Forensic and Secure Services, Mental Health and Specialised Services including the High Security Inpatient Service, Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit, Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Prison Mental H ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wal ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: The town of Woorabinda is situated on the traditional lands of ...
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south to Gympie in the north. The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our coll ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...
Role details The Nursing Services at the Collinsville Multi-Purpose Health Service is seeking applications for Registered Nurses to join their team on a casual basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity The ...
Role details The Nursing Services at the Collinsville Multi-Purpose Health Service is seeking applications for Enrolled Nurses to join their team on a causal basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity The En ...
About the role The community care unit (CCU) is an intensive residential rehabilitation facility in the community where assistance from mental health support workers is provided. The aim is to enhance a resident's skills for independent living in the community. This role contributes to the care of G ...
About the role The Registered Nurse provides evidenced based individualised patient care. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individual clients and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes. This positio ...
The Resident Medical Officer will provide comprehensive day to day medical services to all patients presenting to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. Live, work and play on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training an ...
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community. About the role The purpose of this role is to provide culturally sensitive mental health and social and emotional wellb ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
Mackay Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/ ) Mackay is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of over 180,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, indu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Integrity  |  Compassion  |  Accountability  |  Respect  |  Engagement The Pharmacy Department at the Townsville University Hospital is seeking Pharmacists with varied experience to fill future vacancies. Roles to be filled through this recruitment process may be of a full-time, part-time or casual ...
Eligible Registered Nurses/Registered Midwives who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health. ...
The Clinical Forensic Medicine Unit are seeking Clinical Nurses (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - SANE) with 5 years experience to fill future vacancies. Roles to be filled through this recruitment process will be of a casual nature. The casual CN/SANE will provide forensic sexual assault examination ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Are you a qualified Medical Officer looking to start or continue your career in Psychiatry? Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for Psychiatry Registrar - Principal House Officer (PHO) positions within Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (GCMHSS). If deemed suitable, your details ...
About the role Provide clinical leadership and speciality psychiatry services to CYMHS (Redcliffe & Caboolture) and to contribute to the overall development and quality of an integrated and recovery orientated Mental Health Service. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate t ...
Mackay Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/ ) The Mackay Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs Service comprises an acute mental health inpatient facility with 24 beds and a Step-Up Step-Down Unit with 6 beds. Community Mental Health Services include an Acute Care Se ...
Live, work and play on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya. The common objective of the Pharmacy Service is that patients ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
Live, work and play on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya. The common objective of the Pharmacy Service is that patients ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Acute Care Team (ACT) is a specialised mental health service that seeks to deliver care and support that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion. ACT operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day across ...
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Acute Care Team (ACT) is a specialised mental health service that seeks to deliver care and support that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion. ACT operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day across ...
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Acute Care Team (ACT) is a specialised mental health service that seeks to deliver care and support that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion. ACT operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day across ...
The Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Acute Care Team (ACT) is a specialised mental health service that seeks to deliver care and support that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion. ACT operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day across ...
Are you a qualified Medical Officer looking to start or continue your career in Psychiatry? Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for Psychiatry Registrar - Principal House Officer (PHO) positions within Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (GCMHSS). If deemed suitable, your details ...
About the role The Clinical Nurse Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS) is a registered nurse who is accountable for practice at an advanced level, working collaboratively within the unit and with other members of the health care team including consumers/carers, other health professionals, g ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIU) - We care for peopl ...
About the role Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients presenting to the within the granted Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) approved within Metro North Health within the Kallangur Satellite Hospital Minor Injuries and Illness Clinic. Provide high quality, short term medical care as an indep ...
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services. Your Oppor ...
The role In this role, your expertise as an enforcement officer will be crucial to upholding public health regulations. Beyond resilience and confidence in field investigations, you'll be adept at interpreting legislation and guidelines to ensure effective operations. Your duties will encompass plan ...
About Us Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensu ...
About the role Provide medical services under supervision in a biopsychosocial and cultural mental health model at a Registrar/Principal House Officer level to patients in a public health care setting. As a Registrar, to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to satisfy the Royal Australian and ...
The role Reporting to the Executive Director, Mental Health and Other Drugs (MHAOD), you will lead the effective and efficient implementation of the digital roadmap and will play a key role in the transition to a digital enabled healthcare environment. You will also: Provide high level advice and ex ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for an Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill (Mental Health - Inpatient Unit Wattle) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales ...
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer. Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the ...
Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attr ...
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
The Role An opportunity has become available for an Advanced Peer Worker (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Mental Health Lived Experience - Identified) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the G ...