Mental Health Clinician

4 weeks ago


Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Each Full time
Overview

Mental Health Clinician - Psychological Treatment Service

Part-time (0.8 FTE) ongoing position available in Rockhampton with travel required. Hybrid / Flexible role with family-friendly working conditions. Salary: $44 - $48.99 per hour + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $18,550.

Job Description

As Mental Health Clinician you'll play a key role in providing high-quality counselling and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of older individuals. This role offers flexible, family-friendly work conditions and competitive pay.

  • Provide high-quality counselling (individual and group) for residents in aged care facilities, including assessment and addressing the unique needs of each client using ethical frameworks and professional judgment.
  • Increase mental health awareness among aged care facility staff, families, and carers to create a supportive environment.
  • Collaborate with aged care facilities, families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to mental wellbeing.
  • Engage in supervision and professional development to ensure continuous growth and excellence in service delivery.
About You
  • Strong background in mental health with a passion for supporting older adults.
  • Experience in individual counselling therapy, with a focus on mental health, trauma, and family conflict.
  • Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, the social model of health, and community networks.
  • Familiarity with therapeutic approaches such as ACT, mindfulness, and brief therapy.
  • Experience working with older adults (highly regarded but not essential).
  • Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Email, databases).
Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree (Counselling, Social Work, Nursing, or similar).
  • Must maintain relevant annual registration and/or membership of a professional body.
  • Experience working with older adults (highly regarded but not essential).
What's In It for You?
  • Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid / Flexible role with family-friendly working conditions.
  • Diversity & belonging: We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
  • Professional development opportunities and ongoing support for service delivery excellence.
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free and up to $2,650 tax-free towards meals and entertainment.
  • Career progression through leadership pipeline and tailored professional development.
  • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family; additional leave options, including the ability to purchase more leave.
  • More leave when you need it: 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer's leave, family & domestic violence leave, with option to purchase extra leave.
  • Relocation support: salary packaging options for relocation costs where applicable.
Next Steps

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Location: The Range, Queensland, Australia; Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Part-time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Individual and Family Services

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