Mental Health Clinician

St John of God Social Outreach, Mental Wellbeing Services

As a Mission driven, for purpose organisation, St John of God Health Care’s commitment to social justice is part of who we are. We exist to benefit the community, especially those most in need.

Our free and low-cost community services primarily come under the name St John of God Social Outreach comprising of a range of services that provide community mental health, homelessness support and capacity strengthening services that empower individuals, families and communities across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Timor-Leste to transform their lives.

Your role

St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services provides low or no-cost mental health support to people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, adjustment difficulties and other mental health challenges in Western Australia and Victoria.

As a community adult mental health service, our goal is to offer evidence-based interventions at no cost to clients aged 16+ upon referral under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Our multidisciplinary clinical team comprises Psychology, Mental Health Social Work and Mental Health Occupational Therapy, supported by a warm and efficient administration and leadership team.

We provide

• Individual counselling and psychotherapy interventions.
• Group therapy: A supportive space to connect with others facing similar challenges.
• Telehealth mental health services: Available where clinically appropriate (suitability is assessed by a clinician).

About The Role

As a Mental Health Clinician (Mental Health Accredited Social Worker/Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist), you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care through comprehensive assessments, case formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique needs. You will provide individual and group therapy under Mental Health Treatment Plans and work collaboratively with GPs, multidisciplinary colleagues, and external service providers to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

This role suits a compassionate and reflective practitioner who demonstrates strong clinical judgement, values collaborative care, and is committed to empowering individuals on their mental health recovery journey. Through sophisticated reflective practice and a client-focused approach, you will play a vital role in improving wellbeing and access to mental health support within the community.

Services are provided across our Mandurah and Peel region sites, and we have opportunities for full-time and part-time roles. Days of work must include a Wednesday to contribute to collaborative client care during our multidisciplinary team meetings. This role will also require travelling to our Cockburn clinic to participate in meetings, team activities, and clinical services, as required.

Your Skills And Experience

We are looking for a suitably qualified

Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist or Psychologist who holds a relevant tertiary qualification and full AHPRA/AASW registration, along with eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number. You will bring proven experience delivering evidence-based psychological services, including individual and/or group interventions, across a diverse client caseload.

You will also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong commitment to maintaining accurate and professional clinical documentation. We value candidates who are adaptable and responsive to the changing demands of a dynamic mental health environment, and who actively contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values to ensure Every Moment Matters, in providing compassionate, committed and connected care to our community

We can offer you

• Salary: $88,501 to $151,335 per annum (pro rata for part time) and dependant on experience/qualification, plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent full time or part-time – hours negotiated with suitable applicants
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.

For all enquiries contact Donna Buckingham Manager | Mental Wellbeing and Raphael Services WA on 0421 141 034.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.