Overview
ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source an experienced Mental Health Professional for a phone-based Clinician role, providing immediate clinical mental health support to veterans. This is initially a 12-month contract at an APS6 level. Work is phone-based with a rostered 24/7 environment across 7 days in a hybrid office/home model delivering over-the-phone clinical services for Australian veterans and their families.
Salary and Eligibility
$55 - $65 an hour + Super
Open to Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Counsellors
Australian Citizenship required at time of commencement
Duties
Provide high-quality clinical services across a 24/7 roster, including risk assessment, intake, intervention, referral, and single-session evidence-based individual, couple, and family counselling.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including mandated use of specific clinical forms/templates (e.g., Intake Document, Risk Assessment and Management Plan documentation).
Participate in clinical supervision, professional development, and regular client case review meetings.
Work collaboratively with families, treatment providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated care.
Mandatory Requirements
Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Mental Health Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR
Qualification as a Social Worker with membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) on commencement OR
A Masters-level counselling qualification and registration with PACFA as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or with ACA at Level 3 or Level 4
Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained prior to commencement.
As this role is within a Federal Government department it is required to be an Australian Citizen at time of commencement
Contact
Catherine to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available [emailprotected]
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