About Us

When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

About the Role

Looking for a mental health role that offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a difference beyond the consulting room? As a Mental Health Social Worker with RFDS Victoria, you'll combine telehealth counselling with regular face-to-face support in regional communities, providing accessible mental health care to people who may otherwise have limited access to services.

You'll travel regionally approximately once a fortnight, generally for three days, with an RFDS vehicle, accommodation and travel support provided. For an experienced clinician comfortable working independently, this role offers the chance to build meaningful community connections while enjoying the flexibility of a role that combines telehealth and regional outreach.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Deliver high-quality mental health counselling and therapeutic interventions to clients across regional Victorian communities.
- Manage an established clinical caseload, including assessment, care planning, counselling and ongoing review.
- Provide services through a combination of telehealth and face-to-face appointments.
- Travel to regional communities approximately once a fortnight to provide accessible, in-person mental health support.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and case notes using MMEx.
- Work autonomously while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the broader RFDS Mental Health team.




- Build effective working relationships with local health services, GPs and referral partners to support coordinated client care.
- Participate, when required, in community events, presentations and stakeholder activities, representing RFDS Mental Health Services and helping raise awareness of available support.

To be successful, you will need:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in Mental Health Social Work with current Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) credential with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- 5+ years' clinical experience preferred, with candidates with around 4+ years of strong relevant experience considered.
- Eligibility to obtain a Medicare Provider Number under the applicable funding arrangements.
- Demonstrated experience delivering mental health counselling, assessment, intervention and care planning.
- Experience providing trauma-informed care, including supporting people experiencing grief, loss and common mental health conditions.
- Solid clinical capability and confidence to manage a caseload and work autonomously.
- An understanding of the mental health and wellbeing challenges experienced by rural and regional communities, together with a willingness to undertake regular regional travel.
- Experience in AOD, family/couples work, EMDR, EFT or DBT would be highly regarded.
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

What working at RFDS can offer you:

- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income
- Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at regional health centres,
- Five non-accruable Office Closure Leave days each year as well as options for purchased leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness passport - a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
- Access to discounted private health insurance
- Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental

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