Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child and Parenting program

Flying Doctor; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration up to 125K + Super

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation assistance to Cairns

Travel allowances and daily allowances

Job summary

RFDS Queensland Section is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the Child and Parenting Support Service in remote North Queensland. You will deliver child-focused mental health services, including play-based therapy, and provide staff training to support educators and families.

The role is full-time, 3-week roster with FIFO from Cairns, with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW is required.
• Post-graduate experience of at least 5 years in a relevant clinical field.
• Experience in brief interventions, counselling, case management, and mental health education with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 clinical counselling and play-based therapy for children and families.
• Provide psycho-educational sessions for school staff to support children's mental health.
• Collaborate with other providers to ensure holistic care and build partnerships.

Skills

Brief interventions

Therapeutic counselling

Case management

Mental health education (children)

Education

Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child and Parenting program

Provide children, parents & carers access to specialised mental health services and help build supportive networks with educators and families!

Classifications

• Mental Health
• Full-time

Key points

• FIFO from Cairns with flights and accommodation provided
• Relocation offered to Cairns
• 3 week rolling roster with 3 RDO's and 2 Admin days!

Description

Are you looking for a role that offers the autonomy and freedom to make it your own?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Child and Parenting Support Service. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support children and families in a way that aligns with their unique needs and your professional expertise.
The Child and Parenting Support Service provides specialised mental health support to children, parents, and carers in Normanton, Croydon, and Karumba. In this role, you will deliver 1:1 clinical counselling, including play-based therapy for young people and their parents, addressing challenges such as stress, grief, and trauma. You’ll also provide psycho-educational sessions for school staff to better support children dealing with mental health challenges such as anxiety and other learning difficulties.
As part of the RFDS team supporting the community, you will play a vital role in promoting wellbeing, collaborating with other providers to ensure comprehensive care, and building strong partnerships to enhance the quality of service delivery.
The role

• Full-time role
• Maximum term contract until June 30, 2027
• FIFO role: Monday to Friday (FIFO)
• Day Shifts – No weekends or call outs
• FIFO from Cairns with flights and accommodation provided
• Relocation offered to Cairns
• The role operates on a three-week roster:
• Weeks 1 and 2: Work in Normanton, Croydon, and Karumba
• Week 3: Complete two administration days from the RFDS Cairns base, followed by three rostered days off (RDOs)

RFDS Senior Mental Health Clinicians have:

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
• A qualification in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW is desirable), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (Suitable for Mental Health credentialing)
• Post-graduate experience of at least 5 years in a relevant clinical field
• Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, therapeutic counselling, case management, and mental health education with children and young people
• An understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
• The ability to work autonomously
• Confidence to apply expertise and use creativity and innovation in therapeutic services

Join the Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

At RFDS, we’re passionate about the communities we serve and take great pride in making a positive difference in their lives. We work alongside people from all cultures in remote areas of Far North Queensland, and it's truly rewarding to provide support that’s tailored to each person’s unique needs. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact, and it takes resilience and a strong desire to give back to the community. In return for your commitment, we offer:

• Attractive remuneration up to 125K + Super
• Salary packaging of $18,500, increasing your take-home pay
• Allowances approx. $130 per day (depending on the departure and arrival times)
• Additional Education Allowances for master’s and PhD qualifications
• Relocation Allowances
• Training and development opportunities with paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Program- advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Novated leasing options
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to our Fitness Passport program for employees and eligible family members.
• RemServ Rewards, offering cashback and discounts across hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology, and travel.

About the RFDS (Queensland Section)

The RFDS (Queensland Section) is a trusted aeromedical provider that offers aeromedical retrieval services and primary and preventative healthcare to regional, rural and remote Queenslanders. We take pride in delivering the finest care to the furthest corner.
Our mental health service is the largest among all the RFDS sections across Australia, delivering over 12,100 mental health consultations annually. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service comprises several specialised teams that provide psychological therapies and tailored programs for rural and remote Queenslanders. We are committed to providing the best possible mental health care to those who need it the most.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and serve.

RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare and embraces diversity.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

RFDS is committed to protecting and promoting the human and legal rights of all people, including children, young people, and adults.

In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is dedicated to creating an organisational environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included, and respected.

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. You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment which may include drug and alcohol testing.

Please note - non-AHPRA registered professionals will need to obtain a blue card and undertake a criminal history check during the recruitment process.

If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] 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 [e-mail].