Mental Health Clinician

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.  We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive. 

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether better care - because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all. 

• Mental Health Clinician – Each One Matters Program Port Macquarie
• Part Time - 2days per week | Based in Port Macquarie
• $44–$48 p/hr + 12% Super + Salary Packaging up to $18,550

Support older adults living in aged care to reconnect, reflect, and rebuild.

Each is delivering the Each One Matters program across the Mid North Coast, providing tailored mental health support for older people living in residential aged care. We're looking for a compassionate Mental Health Clinician who can offer high-quality counselling, emotional connection, and therapeutic support to improve the wellbeing of some of the most isolated members of our community.

Your role. Your impact.

You'll play a vital role in reducing psychological distress among aged care residents by offering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based care. Through individual and group therapy, you'll support older people experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, or a history of trauma.

Reporting to the Services Manager, you'll:

• Deliver one-on-one and group counselling to older people in aged care
• Work across multiple aged care sites to meet client needs
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and meet service KPIs (12 individual sessions and up to 5 group sessions per week – pro rata)
• Build strong relationships with facility staff, carers, and other support providers
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence through supervision and reflective practice

Who we're looking for

You're an experienced mental health clinician with a calm, person-centred approach and:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, etc.)
• Experience delivering counselling or mental health support in aged care, community, or health settings
• Strong therapeutic skills in modalities such as ACT, mindfulness, or brief therapy
• A collaborative approach to care coordination and stakeholder engagement
• A current driver's license and ability to travel between service locations

What will make you stand out?

• Knowledge of the aged care sector and the unique challenges faced by older adults
• Experience delivering therapy in residential or home-based settings
• Familiarity with local service networks across the Mid North Coast

What's in it for you

At Each, we'll support you to be your best with:

 A values-led, inclusive culture – Join a team that genuinely cares about people and community

Flexibility & autonomy – Work across varied sites with trust and support

 Generous not-for-profit salary packaging – Up to $18,550 in tax-reduction benefits

 Professional growth – Ongoing supervision, reflective practice & development opportunities

 Wellbeing-first approach – Support for your mental health and work-life balance

Applications Close: 17th August 2025

We'll be reviewing applications as they're received, so don't wait to apply  If you have questions or need more information, please contact David Rogers, Services Manager, [email protected].

Ready to make a difference?

If this sounds like the kind of role that would make you excited to come to work each day, we'd love to hear from you. Please review the Position Description (available on our careers site when you click apply), upload your resume, and include a short note in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field outlining your interest and suitability.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 

Thank you for your interest in joining Each To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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