Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing distress or crisis, supporting recovery, wellbeing, and connection to community services.

• Deliver evidence-informed, therapeutic interventions to support people with mental health and/or AOD challenges.
• Permanent role | Full-time or Part-time options available
• Salary from $119,093 p.a. (equivalent to $60.27 per hour) + Super 12% & Benefits
• Cairns Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia's largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) to join our new Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre. In this role, you will provide person-centred, evidence-informed therapeutic care to people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges, as well as their families, carers, and supporters.

You will deliver individual, group, and family interventions, conduct assessments, provide care coordination, and integrate clinical interventions with wellbeing supports, peer support, and mutual self-help initiatives. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a holistic, recovery-oriented service that empowers clients to achieve their goals.

About the service

The Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivered in partnership with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, provides a welcoming, low-stigma and safe space for people experiencing distress or crisis. Offering clinical and non-clinical support, the centre provides an alternative to hospital emergency departments and helps people access early intervention and ongoing supports, including AOD, housing, and social services.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, individualised therapeutic services using evidence-informed approaches, tailored to client needs and delivered face-to-face, via telehealth, or online.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and respond to DFV, AOD, and other complex risks.
• Facilitate and evaluate therapeutic group programs, including co-production with clients and peer facilitators.
• Provide support, education, advocacy, and referrals for families and carers.
• Collaborate with local services, health providers, and clinical partners to ensure integrated care.
• Assess and manage clinical risks, including suicide and complex mental health needs, and contribute to risk management planning.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and AASW Mental Health Accreditation.
• Significant experience providing focused psychological strategies and therapeutic support in mental health and AOD contexts.
• Experience working with people with complex needs, including First Nations Peoples (desirable).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and other therapeutic approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with strong organisational, communication, and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Meal and Entertainment allowance – access up to an additional $2,650 p.a. through salary packaging.
• Hybrid work options – opportunity to combine on-site and telehealth work.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 17 November 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Tracey Hocking – General Manager, Complex Care National Services

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email

Position Description

PD Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (CMMHC) -

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.