Mental Health Therapist (Medicare-Eligible)
12-Month Maternity Leave Contract | Commencing March/April 2026
Support healing. Work with purpose. Join a values-led multidisciplinary team.
Insight Therapies Counselling and Consultancy is seeking an experienced Medicare-eligible Mental Health Therapist to join our team in a 12-month maternity leave position. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver trauma-informed, relational, and neurodivergent-affirming care within a supportive and growing allied health practice.
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About Us
Located in Wodonga, Insight Therapies Counselling and Consultancy supports children, young people, and adults through inclusive, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming care.
Our mission is to empower adults and children with the skills to navigate life's challenges and heal from past stress and trauma, by creating an environment of safety and acceptance where people can grow and thrive.
We believe that meaningful, long-term healing happens through authentic connection, empathy, gentleness, compassion, and choice. Our team is committed to creating a therapeutic space where every person feels seen, heard, valued, and supported.
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About the Role
As a Therapist, you will:
* Provide high-quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services across a diverse caseload
* Deliver services eligible for Medicare rebates under the Better Access Initiative
* Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice within a multidisciplinary team
* Collaborate with colleagues to support safe, consistent, and effective client care
* Contribute to program development and community engagement initiatives where appropriate
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Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role, you must:
* Be eligible to deliver services under the Medicare Better Access Initiative (or able to obtain eligibility prior to commencement)
* Hold current Australian work authorisation (this position is not eligible for sponsorship)
* Hold qualifications as one of the following:
* Social Worker (AMHSW registration required)
* Mental Health Occupational Therapist
* Registered Psychologist
* Have a minimum 2 years' clinical experience, with a strong background in trauma and complex mental health
* Demonstrate commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary practice
* Have experience working with diverse and complex client groups, including:
* Family violence victim-survivors
* Children and young people in out-of-home care and child protection systems
* Neurodivergent individuals
* People with disabilities and young carers
* Maintain high standards of professional communication, ethical practice, and documentation
* Be willing and able to obtain and maintain a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (mandatory requirement)
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Key Selection Criteria
Please address the following in your cover letter:
1. Medicare and Professional Eligibility
Your eligibility to deliver services under the Medicare Better Access Initiative, including current registration and relevant accreditation (AMHSW, AHPRA, or equivalent).
2. Trauma-Informed Practice
Examples of how you deliver therapy grounded in safety, connection, empathy, compassion, and client choice.
3. Experience with Complex Presentations
Your experience working with trauma, neurodivergence, disability, and system-involved children, young people, and adults.
4. Collaborative Team Practice
How you contribute to multidisciplinary teams, including engagement in supervision, reflective practice, and shared care planning.
5. Professional Communication and Documentation
Your ability to maintain high-quality clinical records, reports, and professional correspondence aligned with ethical and funding requirements.
6. Professional Development and Ethics
Your commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and adherence to professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
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Why Join Insight Therapies?
* Supportive, values-driven team culture
* Access to supervision, reflective practice, and generous professional development support
* Opportunity to contribute toinnovative programs and meaningful client outcomes
* A workplace that genuinely prioritises relational safety, connection, and wellbeing
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Employment Details
* Contract: 12-month maternity leave position
* Start Date: March/April 2026
* Location: Wodonga, VIC
* Hours: Part-time (negotiable)
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Apply Today
Ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference?
Please send your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to:
Insight Therapies Counselling and Consultancy is committed to diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of our community.