Mental Health Professional

HealthWISE; Inverell; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangements

Credentialing support

Clinical supervision

Career development

Impact in regional communities

Job summary

HealthWISE in Inverell is seeking a Mental Health Professional to deliver person-centred mental health care and evidence-based therapies. The role involves in-person, telehealth, phone, and outreach formats to improve access in rural communities.

You will join a multidisciplinary team with strong commitment to Aboriginal and LGBT+ health, with opportunities for supervision and credentialing as part of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing with AHPRA registration or AASW membership.
• Experience supporting individuals with moderate to severe mental illness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented mental health care to individuals with moderate to severe and complex conditions.
• Provide evidence-based psychological therapies and interventions to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Work across in-person, telehealth, phone consultations and community outreach to ensure timely access to care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Masters/Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, OT or Mental Health Nursing with AHPRA or AASW

Job description

Inverell | Full-Time | Permanent

HealthWISE is a specialist provider in rural and remote NSW and Southern QLD. We deliver a wide range of community-led services across every life stage, with a strong and growing focus on mental health and youth wellbeing.

Our purpose is to create healthier communities as we deliver integrated primary, allied and mental health services, including youth-specific and culturally responsive programs, with a long-standing commitment to Aboriginal and LGBT+ health.

About The Role

As a Mental Health Professional, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented mental health care to individuals experiencing moderate to severe and complex mental health conditions by providing evidence-based psychological therapies and interventions that support recovery, resilience and wellbeing.

You will work across a range of service delivery formats including in-person appointments, telehealth, phone consultations and community outreach, ensuring flexible and timely access to care for the people who need it most.

This position is suited to clinicians who are passionate about making meaningful change in rural communities, enjoy collaborative multidisciplinary care, and are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive mental health services.

Essential

About you

• A completed qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing with AHPRA registration or professional membership AASW
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working and engaging with regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a primary health care setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and superannuation
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Support towards accreditation or credentialing
• Structured education and clinical supervision
• Mentoring and career development pathways
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful change in regional and rural communities

Applications Close: Sunday 15th November at 5pm

Please contact Georgie Oates for a copy of position description and other questions via email: [e-mail]