Senior Mental Health Clinician

RFDS is seeking expressions of interest from Senior Mental Health Clinicians to support community health and wellbeing across outback Queensland.

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Psychology
• Full-time

Key points

• Work a roster for 12 on and 9 off
• Fly-in and fly-out from Brisbane
• Join a proud team passionate about giving back and making a difference

Description

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking expressions of interest from Senior Mental Health Clinicians to support community health and wellbeing across outback Queensland. The RFDS Community Health and Wellbeing Service offers free counselling and support to people living and working in rural and remote areas impacted by natural disasters.
  
We are seeking proactive clinicians, dedicated to providing client-centred care and experienced in supporting people with outreach services. As a representative of our trusted service, you will assist in connecting communities and reducing isolation. You will play a vital role in building community capacity by offering education and engagement services with a strong emphasis on empowering communities to support their members when they need it.
  
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for Clinicians that meet the following criteria;

• Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
• Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (Accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (Suitable for Mental Health credentialing)
• Post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical field
• Demonstrated experience in brief interventions, and therapeutic counselling with patients across the lifespan
• Demonstrated experience and respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health and wellness
• Working with Children- Blue Card (Social Workers Only)

  
These roles will be based out of regional, rural and remote locations across Queensland and will be worked in a fly-in and fly-out capacity from Brisbane. RFDS will support you with all travel and accommodation. You will work a roster for 12 on and 9 off on an initial contract that will run until the end of July 2025.  

Community Recovery and Wellbeing in Queensland

RFDS (Queensland Section) is partnering with local communities to provide mental health, healing, and well-being activities in response to recent natural disasters across Queensland. We aim to enhance psychosocial resilience and promote community connection through adaptable and accessible services. RFDS is committed to helping those affected by recent disasters and future events to recover and thrive, with a focus on meeting evolving emotional and mental health needs. We support communities through boots-on-the-ground clinicians, Tele-Mental Health services, community-driven initiatives, training, and capacity building.
  
Why Join the RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Service?

You will be part of a supportive team of skilled professionals who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contributions. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in people's daily lives by providing essential services in friendly communities. The following benefits will also be provided to you;

• Attractive remuneration up to 116K (depending on seniority) + Super
• Salary packaging of $18,500 increasing your take-home pay  
• Fly-in and fly-out allowances approx. $130 per day (depending on the departure and arrival times)
• Additional Education Allowances for Master’s and PhD qualifications
• 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

Interested?

If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au  or call 07 3852 7553. Alternatively, please contact the Manager of Central West and Outback Mental Health Dr Tim Driscoll at tdriscoll@rfdsqld.com.au.

Please note- Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 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.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.