Senior Mental Health Therapist for Aged Care

2 weeks ago


Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia EACH Victoria Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Mental Health Therapist, working with older adults in aged care facilities. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality counselling services to residents, enhancing their mental wellbeing and improving their quality of life.

Job Description
  • Deliver individual and group therapy sessions to residents with mental health concerns.
  • Enhance mental health awareness among residential aged care facility staff, families, and carers.
  • Collaborate closely with RACFs, families, and carers to improve resident mental wellbeing.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, while contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

About You

To succeed in this position, you will need:

  • Demonstrated experience in individual counselling therapy, with a focus on mental health, trauma, vulnerable populations, and family conflict.
  • Knowledge of services, networks, and social models of health and mental health recovery principles.
  • Experience in therapeutic approaches such as ACT, mindfulness, and brief therapy.

You will be a registered mental health professional with a minimum bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience within the mental health field. Experience working with older adults is highly regarded.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with a generous not-for-profit salary packaging scheme. You will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

This is a part-time (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) ongoing position available, based out of Rockhampton. The estimated annual salary range is $84,960 - $91,608, plus superannuation and benefits.



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