Counsellors & Mental Health Professionals

Locations: Cairns Townsville Mount Isa
Employment: Full-time (multiple vacancies)

Make a real difference across North & West Queensland. NWRH is seeking enthusiastic Counsellors and Mental Health Professionals to join our team delivering high-quality support through Carer Gateway (Townsville & Mount Isa) and Stepped Care Psychological Therapies (Cairns).

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WHY NWRH

Salary: From $73000 to $91000 super (depending on experience/qualifications)
Leave: 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% loading
Benefits:

• Salary packaging ($15900)
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental & partner leave
• Recognition bonus ($500 at 2 years)
• Rental subsidy (Mount Isa)
• Relocation assistance
• Monthly professional supervision
• Development pathways (including MH Social Worker accreditation support)
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

AVAILABLE ROLES

COUNSELLOR CARER GATEWAY (Townsville & Mount Isa)

Provide in-person counselling to Carer Gateway clients experiencing stress anxiety depression and low mood due to their caring role. Sessions must align with the In-Person Counselling Service Design and Guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based counselling (Rogers CBT or similar)
Provide needs assessments brief interventions and single-session therapy
Offer psychoeducation care planning and supported referrals
Maintain accurate case notes outcomes & reporting
Provide community-based and outreach support where required
Work collaboratively with the local Carer Gateway team and stakeholders

Required Accreditation (Contractual Requirements)

You must have:

• Accreditation with ACA PACFA AASW or equivalent
• Recognised qualification in counselling psychotherapy or social work
• Minimum 3 years counselling experience in Australia
• Experience delivering Rogers/CBT-based therapies (or similar evidence-based practice)

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STEPPED CARE (Cairns)

Provide structured psychological therapies to individuals across the lifespan experiencing mildmoderate and where appropriate high-intensity mental health needs through PHN-funded Stepped Care Psychological Therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapies & brief interventions
• Complete clinical assessments and structured treatment plans
• Use pre- and post-outcome measures
• Provide care coordination referrals & liaison with providers
• Deliver therapy face-to-face telehealth and occasional outreach
• Work with children adolescents adults and families
• Contribute to quality improvement and reporting

Required Accreditation (Contractual Requirements)

You must have:

• AASW ACA PACFA AHPRA (Provisional or Registered Psychologist) or equivalent
• Recognised qualification in counselling psychotherapy or social work
• Minimum one years experience in a similar role in Australia
• Competence in CBT Rogers or related evidence-based therapeutic modalities

ABOUT YOU (for both streams)

Strong therapeutic capability and professional judgement
Ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively
Cultural capability and commitment to inclusive practice
Digital confidence (clinical systems telehealth documentation)
Ability to travel for outreach (varies by role)
High level of ethics integrity and confidentiality

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain)
NDIS Worker Screening
National Police Check
Current C Class drivers licence
Full Australian working rights

QUESTIONS

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Help improve mental health outcomes across North & West Queensland and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive values-driven organisation.

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