Mental Health Clinician

2 weeks ago

Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria Full time

The Organisation


Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service has been connecting people in rural and remote communities across Australia to the health care they need to thrive.


In Victoria, The Flying Doctor has an extensive patient transport operation by air and road, complemented by a range of mobile and fixed primary health services, such as dental, optical, mental health, GP clinics, speech therapy and a growing number of digital health technologies.


Flying Doctor Wellbeing allows people to access up to six sessions with a mental health clinician without needing to leave their local community.

Appointments are available face-to-face or via telehealth without the need for a GP referral.

The role


Offered on a full-time permanent basis with fortnightly travel required, the Mental Health Clinician will work as part of the Flying Doctor Wellbeing program, delivering clinical and preventative mental health services to regional and remote communities in the Bass Coast region.

The position will deliver services in a hybrid model of face-to-face and telehealth, and will be integrated with existing local services as part of the stepped model of care.


Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Provide evidencebased interventions to individuals across the lifespan with mild to moderate mental health issues
  • Assess, monitor and manage clinical risk in consultation with their clinician supervisor and line manager, including participation in clinical and peer supervision
  • Provide care coordination support to a full caseload of clients
  • Responding to service enquiries, screening new referrals and conducting intake appointments as required
  • Regular travel to isolated communities in the designated catchment
  • Refer within the established stepped care framework for the region
  • Work with local communities to build awareness of mental health, increase engagement with the service and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy (Mental Health) with associated registration with AASW or AHPRA
  • Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience with adults
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health, wellbeing and the challenges of living in rural settings
  • Experience working with trauma, grief and loss presentations, and high prevalence disorders
  • This is an exciting opportunity to work for an iconic Australian charity that promotes a supportive and inclusive working culture, offers a flexible working environment and exciting employee benefits._
RFDS offers a competitive salary with salary packaging options. Vehicle allowance and travel reimbursement will be provided.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1 May 2023

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