Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child and Parenting program

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration up to AUD 125K + Super

Salary packaging options

Relocation allowances

Education allowances for masters/PhD

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician for the Child and Parenting Support Service. The role involves 1:1 counselling, play-based therapy, and school staff psycho-education across Normanton, Croydon and Karumba, with a three-week roster and FIFO from Cairns.

The successful candidate will have AHPRA or AASW registration, a relevant postgraduate qualification, and at least 5 years of clinical experience with children and families.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of AASW.
• Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (AASW desirable), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
• Post-graduate experience of at least 5 years in a relevant clinical field.
• Experience in brief interventions, therapeutic counselling, case management, and mental health education with children and young people.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
• Ability to work autonomously and apply creativity in therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 clinical counselling including play-based therapy for children and families.
• Deliver psycho-educational sessions for school staff to support children's mental health.
• Promote wellbeing and collaborate with other providers for comprehensive care.
• Build strong partnerships to enhance service delivery in remote communities.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical counselling

Therapeutic interventions

Kids & families

Education

AHPRA registration / AASW membership

Job description

Senior Mental Health Clinician - Child and Parenting program

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

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 optionsPrivate 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.

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.

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.