Overview
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is looking for a
Senior Mental Health Clinician
to support community health and well-being across
Far North Queensland
. The
Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
offers free counselling and support to people living and working in rural and remote areas. In this role, you will be dedicated to client-centred care and improving the well-being of people in the communities we serve. You will deliver psychological therapies to people presenting with mild to moderate mental health needs, working in remote locations with people from various cultures and tailoring care to their needs.
Classifications
Mental Health
Full-time
Key points
Maintain a healthy work-life balance while working full-time (8 day fortnight)
Based in Cairns; fly-in, fly-out to Cape York communities
Work Monday to Thursday; no weekends or shift work
Responsibilities
Provide client-centred psychological therapies to individuals with mild to moderate mental health needs
Deliver intake, triage, assessment and ongoing treatment for referred clients
Provide a range of evidence-based clinical interventions
Undertake comprehensive holistic clinical assessments
Deliver ongoing psychological therapies and counselling
Conduct case reviews and collaborate with inter-agency networks
Qualifications
Qualification in Psychology, Social Work (AASW-accredited), Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing (suitable for mental health credentialing)
Registration with AHPRA or membership of the AASW
Post-graduate experience as a senior clinician with five years in a relevant clinical field
Experience in brief interventions and therapeutic counselling with clients across the lifespan
Experience with cultural diversity and understanding of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health and wellness
Role details
Full-time role based in Cairns with FIFO travel to the Cape York Peninsula
Typical schedule: Monday to Thursday; admin day every second week at the RFDS Cairns Base
Overnight stays in communities (up to 3 nights per week); accommodation, a vehicle and daily allowances provided
Initial contract until 30 June 2026
What a typical day looks like
Travel to communities from the Northern Peninsula Area to Wujal Wujal
Collaborate with communities to deliver culturally appropriate, holistic services
Manage intake, triage, assessment and ongoing treatment for referred clients
Provide a range of evidence-based clinical interventions
Conduct complex holistic clinical assessments and ongoing psychological therapies
Conduct case reviews and work with other service providers
Perks
Attractive remuneration up to $121,468 (depending on seniority) + Super
Salary packaging of up to $18,500
Daily allowances up to approx. $130 (depending on timing)
Education allowances for master's and PhD qualifications
Relocation allowances
Training and development with paid study leave
Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
Novated leasing options
Private health insurance discounts
What to do next
Interested? For more information, contact Talent Acquisition at or call. You can also reach the Manager of the Far North Mental Health team, Jos Middleton, at
Legal and eligibility
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence. You may need to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. RFDS credentialing is required. Non-AHPRA registered professionals will need to obtain a blue card and undergo a criminal history check. A valid driver's licence is mandatory.
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