AtLives Lived Well, we support people affected by alcohol and other drugs, mental health challenges, and gambling concerns to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a trusted and innovative provider, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, person‑centred care and creating positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

About the Role

As a Low-Intensity Mental Health Clinician, you’ll provide brief, evidence-based psychological interventions designed to improve wellbeing, build resilience, and support recovery. Working with clients experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and interpersonal challenges, you’ll deliver up to 10 sessions per client while helping connect people with the supports they need.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct intake, assessment, treatment, and post‑intervention evaluations
- Deliver brief intervention and counselling approaches within a low‑intensity mental health framework
- Apply evidence‑based therapeutic practices tailored to individual client needs
- Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as required
- Identify and manage clinical risks professionally and in line with relevant guidelines
- Facilitate referrals and connect clients with appropriate community and specialist services
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ communities
- Balance clinical responsibilities with administrative requirements while managing your own workload

What You'll Bring

Essential

- A tertiary qualification (completed or nearing completion) in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Health, Nursing, Human Services, Community Development, or a related field




- Experience or a strong interest in working with vulnerable and marginalised populations
- Knowledge of, or interest in, low‑intensity mental health assessment and intervention
- Understanding of relevant legislation and professional frameworks guiding human services delivery
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative, non‑judgemental, and client‑centred approach
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Eligibility to obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Desirable

- Knowledge of local services and community supports
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ communities

New graduates and early‑career practitioners are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven organisation while making a meaningful impact in regional Queensland.

What We Offer

- Salary: $88,109 - $94,828 per annum (full time equivalent, dependent on experience)
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
- Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
- Meals and Entertainment Card
- Five additional wellbeing leave days each year (pro rata)
- Discounted retail purchases
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Fully serviced fleet vehicle for work‑related travel
- Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing, and professional debriefing
- In‑house professional development and support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including counselling and wellbeing services
- Opportunity to work autonomously while being part of a supportive and engaged team

Reporting To

Team Lead – South West Queensland Mental Health Services

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