Job Description
Palisades is working with a Federal Government client to recruit an experienced APS6 Clinician to support the delivery of critical mental health services for Australians and their families.
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This is an excellent opportunity for qualified clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy client-facing work, and are passionate about making a meaningful difference through high-quality mental health support.
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About the Role
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As a Clinician, you will provide telephone-based mental health services including intake, assessment, triage, risk management, brief interventions, and referrals to appropriate support services.
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Working within a national service delivery team, you will engage with clients experiencing a broad range of mental health and wellbeing concerns, ensuring timely access to support and care.
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This role operates within a structured clinical governance framework and offers ongoing professional development, coaching, and clinical supervision.
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Key Responsibilities
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Conduct client intake, assessment and triage consultations
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Complete clinical risk and safety assessments
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Provide brief evidence-based interventions and counselling support
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Deliver crisis response and risk management where required
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Facilitate referrals to internal and external support services
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
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Adhere to professional, ethical and legislative requirements
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About You
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To be successful, you will demonstrate:
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Experience working within mental health, counselling, psychology, social work or related clinical settings
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Strong risk assessment and crisis intervention capabilities
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Experience supporting clients experiencing complex or acute mental health concerns
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Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
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High-level clinical judgement and decision-making ability
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Strong documentation and case management skills
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Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities
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A trauma-informed and client-centred approach to care
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Highly Regarded Experience
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Telephone-based counselling or telehealth services
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Intake and triage environments
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Crisis support services
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Community mental health programs
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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Veteran, emergency services, defence or trauma-informed practice
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Mandatory Requirements
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Applicants must hold one of the following:
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Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse; OR
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Qualification in Social Work with current AASW membership; OR
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Master's level Counselling qualification with PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor registration or ACA Level 3/4 registration.
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Additionally, applicants must:
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Be an Australian Citizen
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Hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check and/or Working with Vulnerable People registration
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Be willing and eligible to obtain a Federal Government Baseline Security Clearance
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What's on Offer?
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24-month contract chance
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APS6 equivalent engagement
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Melbourne CBD location
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Structured onboarding and training
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Ongoing professional development
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Funded clinical supervision
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Opportunity to contribute to meaningful national mental health outcomes
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📌 Clinician (Mental Health) (Victoria)
🏢 Palisades Australia
📍 Victoria