High-Risk Forensic Mental Health Counsellor

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePsychology Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Forensic Mental Health Counsellor

We are seeking an experienced professional to provide community-based individual dual diagnosis mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling to complex and high-risk forensic clients.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to further develop their counselling and intervention skills with a client group requiring high levels of support, whilst being supported by a highly experienced team of clinicians and leaders.

Clinical supervision is provided regularly through our Professional Practice & Supervision team.

The successful applicant will possess a tertiary qualification in psychology, registration within the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a current and valid Police Check, and a valid Working with Children's Check.

A minimum 0.8 full-time position is desirable.

Our Commitment to You

We value our employees and are committed to their professional development and career progression through regular individual and peer supervision and ongoing training on topics relevant to their area of work.

Benefits include:

  • Salary Packaging options
  • Work equipment provided - laptop, phone if required
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional Practice Clinical supervision provided regularly
  • Supervision provided to obtain Clinical Endorsement
  • Internal training, Professional development days
  • 4 x Wellbeing days per year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement of professional membership fees

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage everyone who shares our purpose and values to apply.



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