Mental Health Clinician– Goulburn Mental Health Hub

Are you passionate a mental health professional looking to make a real impact? We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our Goulburn Mental Health Hub, providing clinical oversight and support to our team delivery essential mental health services to the community.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinician such as a Psychologist, Counsellor, Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (AHPRA Registered), or Mental Health Social Worker (AASW registered). This position will be responsible for providing high-quality health and wellbeing services to individuals, families, and communities. This role may encompass various service delivery responsibilities including but not limited to psychology, psychological therapies and counselling; psychometric testing and assessment; brief interventions; intake assessment; and group therapies. Service delivery may include both in-person and telehealth supports, with consumers across the lifespan accessing the Goulburn Mental Health Program (GMHH). Providing clinical oversight for the GMHH, serving as the primary point of contact for clinical escalations.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to determine the mental health needs of adult consumers.

Collaborate with consumers to develop personalised treatment plans based on evidence-based interventions.

Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy to address a range of mental health concerns.

Deliver crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute mental health episodes.

Conduct regular progress reviews, evaluate treatment outcomes, and adjust intervention plans as necessary.

Collaborate and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care for clients.

Engage in case management activities, including referrals, advocacy, and coordination of services.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements.

Why you’ll love working for us:

Paid Annual Family Days at Easter and Christmas (5 additional paid days per year)

Annual leave loading 17.5%

87.7% employee satisfaction

Professional development and training opportunities

Corporate discounts through Employment Hero (e.g. Movie tickets, JB HiFi, Uber Eats, Coles & Woolworth's)

Annual Training, Learning and Development Plan including a generous yearly CPD budget and external supervision stipend;

Professional, community-focused and person-centered team culture;

Requirements

A minimum 3 years’ (FTE) clinical experience working with a variety of mental health presentations across the lifespan.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW, ACA or PACFA)

Proven experience in providing evidence-based intervention and case management in a mental health setting.

Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses, treatment modalities, and recovery-oriented practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish therapeutic relationships.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest research and best practices in mental health.

Current Blue Card and National Criminal Check.

Current Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle to assist community-based work as needed.

Desirable Criteria

Approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, or clinical supervision experience if holding other forms of allied health registration.

Experience delivering services via telehealth.

Current unrestricted Driver's Licence and willingness to travel as part of this role.

About the Charity – Family Services Australia (FSA) www.familyservices.org.au

Join a dynamic Not for Profit (NFP) ranked eighth (Australia and New Zealand) in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Most Innovative Companies – NFP, Government and Education sectors.

FSA is at an exciting time in its evolution as a leading NFP community service provider in Australia. Our Employee Satisfaction (ESAT) is at 87.1%, while Client Satisfaction (CSAT) is currently at 92.8% across our service streams.

Founded in 1992, FSA continues to grow its multi-disciplined services within Australia, having expanded from 2 to 35 sites across SE/SW QLD, Northern and Southern NSW. Our community reach impact has grown from 1,000 Occasions of Service (OoS) P.A. (2016) to more than 156,000 OoS (2024).

FSA offers a clinically informed central triage and continuity of care with reduced referral pathways that holistically meet therapeutic needs of our staff, clients and families, keeping them Safe, Well, Strong and Connected.

FSA values diversity in managing and reducing therapeutic risks for the clients we service, demonstrating values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment (CARE) with Integrity and Positivity. We make CARE our Intellectual Property, starting within, prioritsing self-love, self-care and balance.

If you are committed to achieving this exciting life and career opportunity in joining our family at work, please forward a current resume, cover letter and address the selection criteria.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

For any initial inquiries please contact Chelsea Harvey, HR & Recruitment Consultant on 0437 029 058 or email [email protected].

Thank you sincerely for your consideration, we greatly appreciate your interest in FSA and advise only final preferred candidates will be contacted for next steps in our recruitment process.