Mental Health Nurse (Contractor) - Credentialled

Contract Type: Contractor (Flexible hours dependent on caseload) until June 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

Locations: Byron Bay (Bundjalung Nation), Coffs Harbour (Gumbaynggirr Nation), Port Macquarie (Birpai Nation) – or work from your own office/space

Remuneration: $100 p/h

Start Date: Immediate opportunities available

Program: Primary Mental Health Program – Therapeutic Alliance Consortium

We’re seeking Credentialled Mental Health Nurses to support the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred mental health services across the North Coast of NSW. As a contractor, you’ll enjoy full flexibility , set your own hours, choose your preferred days, and work from one of our offices or from your own established practice.

You’ll be part of the Therapeutic Alliance, a consortium of community‑based, not‑for‑profit organisations delivering the Primary Mental Health Program through a multidisciplinary, hub‑and‑spoke model of care.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Coordinating clinical care with psychiatrists, GPs, and a multidisciplinary team, including peer workers
- Providing evidence‑based interventions in individual, family, or group settings
- Conducting holistic assessments and developing tailored care plans
- Participating in case reviews and collaborative care discussions
- Delivering culturally responsive and trauma-informed services




- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the program

You’ll be supported within a collaborative team workplace, with access to clinical consultation and opportunities to connect with other mental health professionals.

Qualifications

- Current AHPRA registration
- Credentialled Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
- A current ABN
- Your own professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Who We’re Looking For

- Expertise in mental health interventions for complex and severe presentations
- Strong skills in risk assessment, safety planning, and after‑care coordination
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches such as dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and recovery‑based models
- Ability to provide in person appointments
- A commitment to culturally safe and person‑centred practice
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team

Why contract with us

- Complete flexibility – choose your hours, days, and work location
- Autonomy to manage your caseload and clinical approach
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment with access to consultation
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative, community‑based mental health care
- Connection to a large network of mental health professionals across the region

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📌 Mental Health Nurse (Contractor) - Credentialled (Coffs Harbour City Council)
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