Senior Mental Health Clinician (Longreach)

Are you seeking an opportunity to expand and diversify your clinical skills in a challenging and highly rewarding role? Join the RFDS !!

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Mental Health
• Full-time

Key points

• FIFO role Brisbane based to Longreach
• Roster of 12 days on and 9 days off | Permanent, full-time
• Deliver quality mental health services to rural and remote areas of QLD

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is looking for a Senior Mental Health Clinician to support the wellbeing of communities across central and outback Queensland. The Central West and Outback Mental Health Team is dedicated to delivering quality mental health services to rural and remote areas of Outback Queensland. The team offers flexible, professional mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of people living in these regions. Your duties will include conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, providing therapy and counselling services, and facilitating referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary.
  
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking clinicians who are experienced in providing services to people in rural and remote locations and have demonstrated clinical skills in delivering psychological therapies to individuals with mild to moderate mental health needs. Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Registration with AHPRA or membership with the AASW
• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work (accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing (eligible for Mental Health credentialing)
• 3+ years of post-graduate experience
• Demonstrated experience in brief interventions and therapeutic counselling with patients of all ages
• Respectful understanding and experience working with cultural diversity
• A Working with Children Blue Card (for Social Workers only)

  
Role Details

This role is based in Longreach and involves a fly-in, fly-out arrangement from Brisbane. RFDS will cover all travel and accommodation costs, including allowances for time away from home. You will work on a roster of 12 days on and 9 days off in a permanent, full-time position.
  
RFDS Longreach

Since 2004, RFDS (Queensland Section) has provided mental health support to people in Longreach and surrounding areas. The service operates on a hub-and-spoke model, with the Longreach office serving as the primary base for clinicians delivering services in nearby communities. The team consists of multi-disciplinary professionals, including psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses, and occupational therapists, providing psychological therapies, counselling services, and mental health education and promotion.
  
Why Join the RFDS Central West and Outback Mental Health Team?

As part of our team, you’ll work alongside passionate and skilled professionals who are committed to our mission and proud of the impact they make. You'll have the opportunity to positively impact people's lives by providing essential services in welcoming communities. While working independently, you’ll have the support of a dedicated team, whether based locally or connecting remotely.
We offer the following benefits:

• Attractive remuneration of up to $116K (depending on seniority) + superannuation
• Salary packaging of $18,500 to increase your take-home pay
• Fly-in, fly-out allowances (approx. $130/day depending on departure and arrival times)
• Additional education allowances for Masters and PhD qualifications
• Paid study leave for training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (support for staff and families, including advice on nutrition and finances)
• Novated leasing options
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to a discounted workplace health and fitness program (fitness passport)

  
Interested?

If you would like more information, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au or call 07 3852 7553. Alternatively, you can contact the Manager of Central West and Outback Mental Health, Donna Ross, at dross@rfdsqld.com.au.

Please note: Successful candidates will undergo a police check and may be required to complete a pre-employment medical. A current, unrestricted QLD driver's license is required. Candidates must also provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. Additionally, you will need to complete the RFDS credentialing process.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the land. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in healthcare delivery and embracing diversity, welcoming individuals of all faiths, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

This role will close on the 14th of March 2025.