• Full Time Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2023  
• Location:  South Hedland WA 6722
• $90,000 – $95,000 + super + not for profit salary packaging
• Rewarding work – every day you know you are making a real difference 

About Mission Australia  

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years. 
Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more. 
We’re generously supported by our funders, partners, and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible. 

Your Opportunity 

The Mental Health Clinician provides quality support, coordination, and access to evidence-based psychological treatment for individuals diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, a mild to moderate mental health condition. And the financially disadvantaged (e.g. healthcare card holder or unemployed) or if they do not have access to alternative care residing within our communities across the Pilbara.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver a range of psychosocial interventions and including specialist discipline specific therapies, counselling, psycho education and provision of direct strategic support
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessments
• Assist clients to develop a comprehensive individual recovery plan; and facilitate effective delivery, monitoring and evaluation of this plan
• Actively engage with potential clients and advocate for clients with other services
• Provide input into case planning and participate in case review meetings when required

Position Requirements  

With a significant background in the Clinical Social Work and/or Mental Health Social Work and/or Nursing sectors, you will be confident in your assessment processes.  Other requirements include: 

• Degree in Counselling or Psychology or relevant tertiary qualifications in human services
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Extensive knowledge of mental health issues and working with people in regional/remote areas
• Knowledge and understanding of the non-government mental health sector
• Demonstrated keyboard skills and computer literacy including the suite of Office programs
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing interests
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity
• Action oriented and takes accountability to achieve results in line with set timeframes
• Proven ability to build and maintain sustainable internal and external relationships
• Demonstrated experience working and collaborating effectively with others, ensuring key stakeholders are involved, sharing information, and ensuring people are kept informed of progress, changes, and issues
• Full driver licence with no restrictions
• Ability to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations 

As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check. 

In addition, there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.  

Culture & Benefits  

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance, and celebration. For more information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia 

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including: 

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via AccessPay) 
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private 
• Purchase additional annual leave  
• Discounted childcare rates of up to 15% at participating Centres (conditions apply) 
• Generous Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers: Coles, Harvey Norman, Apple, Dell & many more  
• Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP and Chaplain  
• Volunteering opportunities  

Diversity & Inclusion 

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages. 

As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, we invite you to get in touch via email [email protected]  

Next Steps  

Review the Position Description here:  

To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today! 

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received. 
Be quick to apply for this satisfying service role.   Mental Health Clinician PD (1).pdf