Mental Health Clinician - Aged Care Counselling

About the role

A part-time (0.8 FTE) ongoing Mental Health Clinician position is available in Hervey Bay, with outreach work, within the Better Connect program. The program uses a hub-and-spoke model and works with a team delivering services to residents across Central Queensland, the Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast. The role supports the mental health and wellbeing of older adults in aged care facilities, with flexible, family-friendly working conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual and group counselling for residents in aged care facilities, assessing their unique needs and using ethical frameworks and professional judgment.
• Increase mental health awareness among aged care staff, families and carers to create a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with aged care facilities, families, carers and other stakeholders on a holistic approach to mental wellbeing.
• Take part in supervision and professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Social Work, Nursing or a similar field.
• Experience working with older adults (highly regarded).
• Experience in individual counselling therapy focused on mental health, trauma and family conflict.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, the social model of health and community networks.
• Familiarity with ACT, mindfulness and brief therapy approaches.
• Annual registration and/or membership of a professional body.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, email and databases.

What we offer

• Pay of $46-$51.26 per hour plus superannuation, with not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550.
• Hybrid/flexible work and 4 weeks annual leave, plus sick, carer's and family and domestic violence leave, with the option to buy more leave.
• Professional development, career progression and a leadership pipeline.
• Employee assistance program, Fitness Passport and relocation support for those who moved for work.