Mental Health Clinician
For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.
Position details
Part-Time (0.6FTE), Permanent Position
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 $104,826 - $110,122 per annum + Superannuation pro rata
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 $99,432 - $111,229 per annum + Superannuation pro rata
Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
Location: Main site: Joondalup, WA ****.
Burswood and Rockingham if required.
About your new role
The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) provides high quality, person-centred care as part of a transdisciplinary team, supporting consumer wellbeing, safety and positive health outcomes across community and/or clinical settings.
Practising autonomously within their qualified scope, the MHC delivers high quality mental health care including intake, assessment, triage, referral, care coordination and evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the program.
The role integrates therapeutic engagement and health education, while promoting trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice.
The MHC contributes to service quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives, and may provide clinical guidance and oversight where relevant to the program.
What you will bring to the role
Formal tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related
Current full registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse with current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA), OR
Current full registration as a Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).




It is a responsibility of the incumbent to maintain all registration/membership requirements with the appropriate governing body and continuing professional development.
Ability to maintain qualified boundaries, demonstrate empathy and build trust.
Strong emotional resilience including the ability to sit with discomfort, distress and people in crisis.
Ability to work autonomously, manage competing demands and exercise sound judgement.
Experience in working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation.
Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people and identify changing needs within a group.
Knowledge of trauma informed care.
Strong computer literacy and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in mental health practice.
National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
Australian working rights
A valid Australian Drivers License
Desirable
Clinical experience in an acute, sub-acute or other setting in which crisis care is a core component of service delivery.
Formal mental health accreditation relevant to professional discipline.
Postgraduate qualification in Mental health.
Knowledge and experience with a range of evidence based AOD specific models and interventions.
What Neami will Offer
Generous leave entitlements including Wellness Leave and Parental Leave pro rata
Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance




Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
Fitness Passport membership to support your healthand wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
How to Apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (please select the paperclip icon in the top right-hand corner).
To apply for this position, please:
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Upload your resume and cover letter.
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If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Wendy Roberts, Clinical Lead*******, M:******** ***
Applications Close:Friday 21st August ****
Be Yourself- Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams andthe unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people.
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📌 Mental Health Clinician (Western Australia)
🏢 Neami National
📍 Western Australia