Counsellor- Mount Isa/Townsville

North and West Remote Health; Townsville City, Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional health provider in Queensland seeks professionals to deliver high-quality counselling and psycho-social support to Carer Gateway clients. This role offers a starting salary from $73,000 plus benefits, including generous leave provisions and salary packaging. Candidates must possess relevant mental health accreditation and full Australian working rights. This opportunity combines impactful work with a rewarding lifestyle in the community.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Birthday leave

Recognition bonus ($500 at 2 years)

Rental subsidy (Mount Isa)

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Culturally responsive and adaptable.
• Able to work both autonomously and within a collaborative team.
• Confident with digital documentation and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment, counselling and brief interventions to carers with mild–moderate mental health needs.
• Deliver psychoeducation, care plans, referrals and coordination as required.
• Work across clinic and outreach settings; engage clients, families & local stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to quality, safety & outcomes.

Job description

Locations: Townsville & Mount Isa (with outreach travel)

Employment: Full-time (multiple roles)

Make a real difference for carers across North & West Queensland. Join one of Australia’s leading regional community health providers and deliver high-quality counselling and psycho-social support to Carer Gateway clients.

Why NWRH?

Salary: Starting from $73,000 + super (commensurate with quals/experience)

Leave: 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Birthday leave
• Recognition bonus ($500 at 2 years)
• Rental subsidy (Mount Isa)
• Relocation assistance
• Great opportunity for Social Workers seeking Mental Health Accreditation

The Role

• Provide evidence-based assessment, counselling and brief interventions to carers with mild–moderate mental health needs
• Deliver psychoeducation, care plans, referrals and coordination as required
• Work across clinic and outreach settings; engage clients, families & local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to quality, safety & outcomes

About You

• Culturally responsive and adaptable
• Able to work both autonomously and within a collaborative team
• Confident with digital documentation and data entry

Required Accreditation (one of):

• AHPRA-registered Psychologist (Provisional or Registered)
• AASW Social Worker (Mental Health Social Worker welcome)
• ACA or PACFA registered Counsellor

Also Required

• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to travel for outreach
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people strongly encouraged to apply

Apply now and help carers access the right support at the right time.

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle.

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About NWRH

NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.

NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.

At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!