Mental Health Nurse (Contractor) - CredentialledContract Type:Contractor (Flexible hours dependent on caseload) until June **** (with the possibility of extension)Locations:Byron Bay (Bundjalung Nation), Coffs Harbour (Gumbaynggirr Nation), Port Macquarie (Birpai Nation) – or work from your own office/spaceRemuneration:$100 p/hStart Date:Immediate opportunities availableProgram:Primary Mental Health Program – Therapeutic Alliance ConsortiumContract Type:Contractor (Flexible hours dependent on caseload) until June **** (with the possibility of extension)Locations:Byron Bay (Bundjalung Nation), Coffs Harbour (Gumbaynggirr Nation), Port Macquarie (Birpai Nation) – or work from your own office/spaceRemuneration:$100 p/hStart Date:Immediate opportunities availableProgram:Primary Mental Health Program – Therapeutic Alliance ConsortiumAbout this contracting opportunityWe're seekingCredentialled Mental Health Nursesto support the delivery of high‐quality, person‐centred mental health services across the North Coast of NSW.
As a contractor, you'll enjoyfull 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 DoingAs a CMHN contractor, you will play a key role in supporting people with complex mental health needs.
Your work may include:Coordinating clinical care with psychiatrists, GPs, and a multidisciplinary team,



including peer workersProviding evidence-based interventions in individual, family, or group settingsConducting holistic assessments and developing tailored care plansParticipating in case reviews and collaborative care discussionsDelivering culturally responsive and trauma-informed servicesContributing to quality improvement initiatives within the programYou'll be supported within a collaborative team environment, with access to clinical consultation and opportunities to connect with other mental health professionals.What You'll Be DoingAs a CMHN contractor, you will play a vital role in supporting people with complex mental health needs.
Your work may include:Clinical care coordination with psychiatrists, GPs, and multidisciplinary clinicians inclusive of peer workersProviding evidence‐based interventions in individual, family, or group settingsConducting holistic assessments and developing tailored care plansParticipating in case reviews and collaborative care discussionsDelivering culturally responsive and trauma‐informed servicesSupporting quality improvement initiatives within the programYou'll be supported by a cooperative team environment,



with access to clinical consultation and opportunities to connect with other mental health professionals.QualificationsCurrent AHPRA registrationCredentialled Mental Health Nursewith the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)A currentABNYour ownprofessional indemnity and public liability insuranceWho We're Looking ForYou're a Credentialled Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about delivering high‐quality, recovery‐oriented mental health care.
You bring:Expertise in mental health interventions for complex and severe presentationsStrong skills in risk assessment, safety planning, and after‐care coordinationKnowledge of therapeutic approaches such as dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and recovery‐based modelsAbility to provide in person appointmentsA commitment to culturally safe and person‐centred practiceThe ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary teamWhy contract with usAs part of the Therapeutic Alliance, you'll benefit from:Complete flexibility– choose your hours, days, and work locationAutonomyto manage your caseload and clinical approachSupportive multidisciplinary environmentwith access to consultationOpportunities to contribute to innovative, community‐based mental health careConnection to a large networkof mental health professionals across the regionNext StepsWe'd love to hear from Credentialled Mental Health Nurses who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of contractor work.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Mental Health Nurse (Contractor) - Credentialled (Port Macquarie)
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