Connections Count Mental Health Clinician
Make a lasting impact, deliver meaningful counselling that supports wellbeing for older Australians.
Amity Health are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician in Albany to join our Connections Count Program. Our Connections Count Mental Health Clinicians deliver evidence-informed psychological therapy and mental health services to residents of Residential Aged Care Homes within the regions they serve.
In this role, you'll provide person‑centred support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. You'll work collaboratively with clients, aged care staff, and health professionals to improve wellbeing, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen community connections.
About Connections Count
Funded by the WA Primary Health Alliance, Connections Count provides free, accessible psychological therapy and counselling to residents in aged care across regional WA. The program aims to enhance wellbeing, strengthen resilience, and ensure older Australians receive the compassionate, localised mental health care they deserve.
About the Role
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a genuine difference. As a compassionate clinician, you will:
* Deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed counselling to clients through face‑to‑face, phone, or digital sessions.
* Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and support clients to achieve their wellbeing goals.
* Collaborate closely with Clinical Nurses, General Practitioners, and Residential Aged Care Facility staff to coordinate holistic care.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation, ensuring alignment with program and ethical standards.
* Participate in supervision, team meetings, and local networks to strengthen service integration.
The position is part time in nature, 2 full days per week (30.4 hours per fortnight ), servicing the communities of Albany, Katanning & Kojonup.
About You
You're a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician who thrives in a collaborative, client‑focused environment. You bring:
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or a Mental Health related discipline.
* An active and current registration with AHPRA.
* Demonstrated experience providing mental health services in aged care, health or a community setting.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and health professionals.
* A current WA Driver's Licence and willingness to travel regionally as required.
Why Join Us
At Amity Health, we are a Needs Led organisation, we meet people where they are and build on their strengths. We are Equitable and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential, accessing quality support.
When you work with us, you'll find more than a job, you'll join a community that:
* Collaborates across sectors to strengthen the Health and Wellbeing of Western Australians.
* Builds genuine Connection, we are the team who lives in the communities we serve, focusing on lasting and genuine relationships.
You'll also enjoy:
* Salary packaging options to increase your take‑home pay.
* A high‑performing, purpose‑driven team culture, built on trust, professionalism, and mutual support.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a one‑page cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Applications close 24 December 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date. If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please email our People & Culture Team via *********@amityhealth.com.au.
We Welcome All People
Amity Health actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including First Nations people, people with disability, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let us know.
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