Job Description

Position Highlights

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- First Nations focus.
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- Specialist skilled supervision, ongoing workforce development and support for early-career clinicians.
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- Burnout-prevention model with dedicated administration time, self-care and professional development hours.
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- Competitive remuneration package including superannuation, salary sacrifice options and travel allowances.
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- FIFO opportunities available across multiple Queensland locations including Thursday Island, Palm Island, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, Mount Isa and Theodore.
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Employment Type

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- Full-Time or Part-Time
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- Minimum 3 days per week
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Practice Information

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This multidisciplinary mental health and social and emotional wellbeing service is committed to providing culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care. The service has a strong focus on supporting First Nations peoples and communities and is recognised for its commitment to quality service delivery, professional supervision and workforce development.

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Position Description

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This position will provide therapy services across a variety of referral types and programs, delivering both individual and group-based therapeutic counselling and healing services to consumers aged 5 to 75 years.

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Responsibilities include:

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- Delivering therapeutic services through face-to-face, outreach and telehealth models.
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- Conducting assessments, care planning, care reviews and report writing.
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- Managing a caseload within a supervised and supported team environment.
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- Working collaboratively with communities, stakeholders and service providers to deliver culturally appropriate and responsive care.
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- Participating in quality assurance activities and maintaining high professional standards.
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- Building partnerships and community connections to support positive client outcomes.
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Position Requirements

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- Current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist (Mental Health/Better Access endorsed), or accreditation as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW).
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- Current AHPRA or AASW registration.
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- Current driver's licence.
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- Willingness to complete pre-employment screening including Criminal History, Blue Card and Queensland Disability Worker Screening/NDIS Worker Screening requirements.
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- Experience working with, or willingness to engage with, First Nations families and communities.
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About Cairns & Far North Queensland

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Discover the unique lifestyle of Cairns and Far North Queensland, where tropical beauty, rich cultural diversity, and outdoor adventure come together. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, pristine beaches, and breathtaking natural landscapes. With a welcoming community, strong local economy, and year-round warm climate, this vibrant region offers an exceptional opportunity to build your career while embracing an enviable work-life balance.

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Why Join This Practice

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This practice offers a supportive clinical environment with professional supervision from senior clinicians and Board-approved supervisors, comprehensive operational support and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

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Benefits include:

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- Full travel booking support and travel allowances.
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- Professional supervision and mentoring.
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- NDIS guidance and support from experienced subject matter experts.
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- Full administrative support, allowing more time for client care.
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- Structured support for both experienced and early-career clinicians.
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- Strong cultural safety framework and balanced clinical governance.
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📌 Mental Health Clinicians | FIFO | Cairns & Far North QLD (10004221) (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Health Workforce Queensland
📍 Cairns Regional