The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is looking for Senior and Mental Health Clinicians with strong personal drive and comprehensive evidence-based counselling skills to join the Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. They will provide culturally appropriate psychological therapies in remote locations in Far North Queensland.

In this role, you will be dedicated to client-centred care and improving the well-being of individuals in the communities we serve. In remote locations, you will work with people from various cultures and will have the flexibility to provide care tailored to their needs.

You are not just highly adaptable, but also a skilled and respectful communicator, resilient, and passionate about supporting mental health and well-being services. To be successful in the role you will have;

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
• Formal qualifications in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (Suitable for Mental Health credentialing)
• Extensive post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical field
• Demonstrated experience in providing brief interventions and therapeutic counselling to clients of all ages.
• Demonstrated experience and respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health and wellness

The role

Based in Cairns, this rewarding position will have you flying in and out of Cape York communities. You will work in the community from Monday to Thursday and will be required to stay overnight in the communities we visit for up to 3 nights per week. We will provide you with suitable accommodations and additional daily allowances.

At present, we are considering full-time, part-time, and casual arrangements. Please note that our full-time and part-time arrangements are on initial contracts running until June 30, 2025.

What might a typical day look like?

When you join our team, you will travel to various communities in Cape York, from the Northern Peninsula Area to Wujal Wujal. Typically, you will be assigned to one or up to three communities within this region. In each community you will be;

• Working with the community to deliver and develop culturally appropriate holistic services
• As the clinician in the community, you will be responsible for the intake, triage, assessment and ongoing treatment of any clients referred to the program
• Providing a range of evidence-based clinical interventions
• Undertaking complex holistic clinical assessments
• Conducting case reviews
• Collaborating with other service providers supporting our inter-agency networks

Why Join the RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Service?

The connections you establish while working in small communities and witnessing people thrive will be truly rewarding as you contribute to a trusted brand within the communities we serve. In this role, you will join a team of highly skilled professionals renowned among their peers for the complexity of their work and the remarkable level of independence it demands. The following benefits will also be provided to you by joining the RFDS;

• Attractive remuneration up to $116K (SNR- Full time) + Super
• Casual staff will attract hourly rates ($63 per hour)
• Salary packaging of $18,500 increasing your take-home pay
• Travel Allowances (where applicable)
• Additional Education Allowances for master’s and PhD qualifications
• Training and development opportunities with paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Program- advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Private health insurance discounts

Interested?

If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or call 07 3852 7553.

Alternatively, please contact the Manager of Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service- Jos Middleton at 0409 154 477 or [email protected], using the subject line: Senior / Mental Health Clinician - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence. Before the appointment, you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. You will also be required to complete the RFDS credentialing process.

Please note- non-AHPRA registered professionals will need to obtain a Blue Card during the recruitment process.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.