Mental Health Clinician - Psychological Treatment Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities

• Part-time (0.8FTE) ongoing position available in the Hervey Bay (on the lands of the Butchulla (Badtjala) and Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) People) + outreach.

• $46 - $51.26ph + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $18,550

• Hybrid / Flexible role with family friendly working conditions.

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of older adults in aged care facilities? This is your chance to be part of something innovative, impactful, and community-driven!

Join our  Better Connect program  which uses a  hub and spoke model , and work within a dynamic team delivering essential services to residents across Central Queensland, Wide Bay, and the Sunshine Coast.

The role

As Mental Health Clinician you'll play a key role in providing  high-quality counselling  and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of older individuals. Plus, enjoy  flexible, family-friendly work conditions  and  competitive pay  – making this an ideal opportunity for work-life balance!

• Provide  high-quality counselling  (individual and group settings) for residents in aged care facilities, helping them navigate mental health challenges. This includes the ability to assess and address the unique needs of each client while using ethical frameworks and professional judgment to navigate complex situations.

• Increase mental health awareness  among aged care facility staff, families, and carers to create a  supportive environment .

• Collaborate closely  with aged care facilities, families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure a  holistic, integrated approach  to mental wellbeing.

• Engage in  supervision and professional development , ensuring continuous growth and  excellence in service delivery .

About you

We need someone with a strong background in mental health and a passion for supporting older adults:

• Experience working with older adults  (highly regarded).

• Experience  in  individual counselling therapy , with a focus on mental health, trauma, and family conflict.

• Knowledge of  mental health recovery principles , the  social model of health , and  community networks .

• Familiarity with therapeutic approaches such as  ACT ,  mindfulness , and  brief therapy .

• Experience  working with older adults (highly regarded but not essential).

• Proficiency in  computer applications  (Word, Email, databases).

• Minimum  Bachelor's degree  (Counselling, Social Work, Nursing, or similar).

• Must maintain relevant annual registration and/or membership of professional body.