Job Role: Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth
This position is a contract-based opportunity for a skilled and autonomous nurse practitioner to join our telehealth service in Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive health assessments via telehealth, developing and implementing evidence-based management plans, and prescribing and managing medications within their scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental health needs, including risk assessment and safety planning where necessary.
* Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
* Prescribe and manage medications according to Australian regulations and organizational policies.
* Provide brief interventions and psychotherapy-informed support, coordinating care with GPs, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals.
* Document clinical encounters accurately, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to professional standards and telehealth best practices.
* Participate in case review, clinical supervision, and continuous quality improvement activities.
Requirements:
* A Registered Nurse endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner or equivalent endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in General registration.
* A Master's degree in Nursing or relevant postgraduate qualification demonstrating advanced clinical competence.
* 1-2 years' post-endorsement experience in mental health practice, preferably with exposure to telehealth or remote service delivery.
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency with full work rights and current professional indemnity insurance as required.
* Strong communication skills, digital literacy for telehealth platforms, and commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
Benefits:
This role offers competitive remuneration, flexible telehealth work arrangements supporting better work-life balance and broad clinical reach, and a collaborative culture with mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for clinical leadership.
We value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural safety in our workplace. If you are a motivated nurse practitioner committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality telehealth mental health care, we encourage you to apply.