27 Nov
North and West Remote Health (NWRH)
Earlville
Counsellors & Mental Health Professionals
Locations: Cairns Townsville Mount Isa
Employment: Full time (multiple vacancies)
Make a real difference across North & West Queensland. NWRH is seeking enthusiastic Counsellors and Mental Health Professionals to join our team delivering high-quality support through Carer Gateway (Townsville & Mount Isa) and Stepped Care Psychological Therapies (Cairns).
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle.
WHY NWRH?
Salary: From $73,000 to $91,000 + super (depending on experience/qualifications)
Leave: 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
Benefits:
· Salary packaging ($15,900)
· Birthday leave
· Paid parental & partner leave
· Recognition bonus ($500 at 2 years)
· Rental subsidy (Mount Isa)
· Relocation assistance
· Monthly professional supervision
· Development pathways (including MH Social Worker accreditation support)
· Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
AVAILABLE ROLES
COUNSELLOR – CARER GATEWAY (Townsville & Mount Isa)
Provide in-person counselling to Carer Gateway clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and low mood due to their caring role. Sessions must align with the In-Person Counselling Service Design and Guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based counselling (Rogers, CBT, or similar)
- Provide needs assessments, brief interventions and single-session therapy
- Offer psychoeducation, care planning and supported referrals
- Maintain accurate case notes, outcomes & reporting
- Provide community-based and outreach support where required
- Work collaboratively with the local Carer Gateway team and stakeholders
Required Accreditation (Contractual Requirements)
You must have:
✔ Accreditation with ACA, PACFA, AASW, or equivalent
✔ Recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or social work
✔ Minimum 3 years’ counselling experience in Australia
✔ Experience delivering Rogers/CBT-based therapies (or similar evidence-based practice)
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL – STEPPED CARE (Cairns)
Provide structured psychological therapies to individuals across the lifespan experiencing mild–moderate and, where appropriate, high-intensity mental health needs through PHN-funded Stepped Care Psychological Therapies.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based therapies & brief interventions
- Complete clinical assessments and structured treatment plans
- Use pre- and post-outcome measures
- Provide care coordination, referrals & liaison with providers
- Deliver therapy face-to-face, telehealth and occasional outreach
- Work with children, adolescents, adults and families
- Contribute to quality improvement and reporting
Required Accreditation (Contractual Requirements)
You must have:
✔ AASW, ACA, PACFA, AHPRA (Provisional or Registered Psychologist), or equivalent
✔ Recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or social work
✔ Minimum one year’s experience in a similar role in Australia
✔ Competence in CBT, Rogers, or related evidence-based therapeutic modalities
ABOUT YOU (for both streams)
- Strong therapeutic capability and professional judgement
- Ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively
- Cultural capability and commitment to inclusive practice
- Digital confidence (clinical systems, telehealth, documentation)
- Ability to travel for outreach (varies by role)
- High level of ethics, integrity and confidentiality
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening
- National Police Check
- Current C Class driver’s licence
- Full Australian working rights
QUESTIONS?
Contact Human Resources at [email protected]
APPLY NOW
We will only accept applications through our website: https://nwrh.applynow.net.au/jobs/NWRH180
Help improve mental health outcomes across North & West Queensland — and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $91,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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