Mental Health Clinician

Branch: Canberra

Comprehensive Professional Development with Specialist CBT Training

Full time and/or Part time positions (school hours considered)

Attractive Salary & Benefits

Based in Braddon, ACT**
**Exciting Opportunity for Mental Health Clinicians**

Join one of Canberra’s leading community sector organisations and make a meaningful difference through the Next Step program. This innovative initiative offers psychological interventions to adults and children experiencing mental health challenges and is the first program of its kind in Australia.

Inspired by the UK’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), Next Step provides disorder-specific, evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Due to overwhelming demand, we are expanding our team and seeking an enthusiastic clinician to join us.

**About the Role**

As a Mental Health Clinician, your responsibilities will include:

- Providing therapeutic interventions to adults and young people using the IAPT CBT framework.
- Participating in a comprehensive 12-month training and supervision program delivered in partnership with an external CBT training provider.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for service users.
- Managing a caseload while adhering to best practices in mental health care.

This role offers you the chance to develop expertise in evidence-based CBT, work within a supportive team, and make a lasting impact in the community.

**About Us**

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. We are committed to creating healthy, inclusive communities through partnerships, relationships, and collaboration. Guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion, and Inclusivity, we deliver impactful, client-focused services across the region.

**Why Work with Us?**

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn (MCCG) offers:

- Generous salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay.
- A structured professional development program, including specialist training to become a qualifies CBT practitioner.
- Free parking and a family-friendly work environment.
- The chance to contribute to a pioneering mental health program with a strong demand and proven outcomes.
- Part time position/school hours considered for the right applicant

By joining MCCG, you’ll become part of a mission-driven organisation that values inclusion, professional growth, and meaningful work. Our clinicians thrive in a culture of respect and collaboration, supported by training and resources to achieve excellence.

**About You**

We are seeking skilled professionals with:

- Full registration in one of the following:

- APHRA as a psychologist (general or clinical).
- AASW as an accredited mental health social worker.
- ACMHN as a credentialed mental health nurse.
- ACA/PACFA as a fully registered counsellor (Master of Counselling).
- Better Access to Mental Health endorsed occupational therapist.
- Experience in the mental health sector, working with individuals across the lifespan.
- Commitment to delivering evidence-based interventions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
- A sensitive and impartial approach when working with clients and families under stress.

Other Requirements:

- A current driver’s licence.
- An ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.
- Willingness to undergo a national police check.

**How to Apply**

To apply, please submit the following:

- An updated resume.
- A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the essential criteria listed above.

Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse. Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.