Psychologists and Mental Health Clinicians

Psychologists and Mental Health Clinicians (ON-SITE/FIFO/DIDO) Posted: February 20, 2025 Location: Rockhampton and Central Queensland Job Type: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical) Hours: Full time/Part time (minimum 3 days per week) Walk With Us – We’re Hiring Psychologists in Rockhampton Wakai Waian Healing is growing — and we’re calling in strong, grounded clinicians who are ready to walk alongside First Nations communities. We have three exciting roles available based in Rockhampton , with opportunities to travel across the region and engage in occasional FIFO work to the Torres Strait and remote communities. These are not just jobs — they are purpose-driven positions embedded in cultural safety, story, and community healing. We are especially seeking: First Nations psychologists who want to be part of a 100% Indigenous-led mental health service, or Non-Indigenous psychologists with deep, demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a genuine commitment to relational, decolonising practice. At Wakai Waian, we do things differently. Our work is led by culture, governed by story, and driven by a belief that healing must be local, accountable, and strengths based. If you believe in walking with communities — not ahead of them — and you’re ready to embed yourself in a values‑aligned team, we’d love to hear from you. AHPRA provisional or registered Psychologists Bachelor of Psychology graduates willing to undertake further study Occupational Therapists (with or willing to undertake Better Access Endorsement), AASW registered Social Workers (with or willing to undertake Mental Health Endorsement) and/or ACA registered Counsellors (minimum Diploma qualification and willing to undertake further study). WWH is a culturally diversified safe and responsive service acknowledging and being committed to all cultural backgrounds. In acknowledging its origins WWH prides itself on providing a specialist healing services for First Nation peoples. WWH is an authentic, genuine, and accountable service provider, regularly seeking feedback and guidance from stakeholders particularly consumers and carers to ensure consistency with our guiding principles centred on being culturally grounded, trauma informed, and recovery orientated. WWH is certified to ISO9001 Quality Management Standards and the National Standards for Mental Health Services and Registered as a NDIS Provider. As a multi-disciplined service provider WWH prioritises staff professional supervision by having internal AHPRA Board approved supervisors and facilitating an ongoing workforce development program. WWH is a proven highly valued service for student placements and internships. We offer a competitive salary package, generous travel allowances (including full travel booking support) and a “no burnout” case model that includes administration time and mandated time for self‑care/professional development. The successful applicants will undertake the following duties: Provide therapy services to a variety of referral types and programs. Deliver group based and individual therapeutic counselling and healing services for male and female consumers aged between 5-75. Deliver in office and outreach therapeutic services, via in person face to face and telehealth modes as appropriate. Undertake best practice assessment, care planning, care reviews, report writing and the delivery of therapeutic services. Work within a team and in collaboration with other services and community members, to enhance the delivery of culturally appropriate, safe, and responsive therapeutic services. Employ professional knowledge while considering ethical legal and professional matters. Participate in quality assurance activities towards ensuring a high standard of services. Undertake and demonstrate the highest standards in communication and interpersonal relationships. Undertake practice of the profession working with people from diverse groups and across the life span. Within a supervised and supported team environment manage a case load of referred consumers. Work within a team, develop links and collaborate in partnership with a range of stakeholders. Current AHPRA, AASW or ACA registration (or able to obtain) Applicants with Bachelor of Psychological Science only will not need registration. Must be willing to complete relevant pre‑employment screening, including Criminal History, Blue Card, and Queensland Disability Worker Screening/NDIS Worker Screening (or eligibility/pending approvals); and Hold a current driver’s licence. Experiences/willingness to engage and work with First Nations families and communities. What we can offer you: A competitive remuneration package including superannuation salary sacrifice options. Specialist individual and group professional supervision and support from AHPRA registered and Board Approved Supervisors and senior clinicians. Supervision allowance for Clinical Registrar Program participants Opportunity to travel and support vulnerable people and communities in regional, remote, and very remote sites across Queensland. Competitive travel allowances plus full travel booking assistance. Full operational and administration support within clinic settings (more therapy/less admin, case management and clinical governance support). Burnout prevention model including time for administration and mandated hours for self‑care/professional development. Full NDIS guidance and support by experienced subject matter experts Support with quality assurance initiatives consumer/ carer feedback. Ongoing access to training and professional development opportunities. Empower and support autonomy for experienced Clinicians and provide full guidance and development for early career Clinicians. An opportunity to work within a disciplined and certified Mental Health/ Social and Emotional wellbeing service setting. An opportunity to work in an organisation that as standard practice is inclusive of carers and support people and promotes cultural and community advocacy in all aspects of service delivery. An opportunity to work in an organisation that seeks to find the balance and inclusion of both clinical and cultural governance. An opportunity to work in an organisation that requires disciplined, motivated professionals who continually seek to surpass their potential and set the highest of standards in healing through hard work. A supportive, genuine and meaningful ongoing and integrated cultural safety framework from onboarding through duration of employment, supporting clinicians regardless of cultural background and level of experience. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria but you are currently studying, please reach out anyway, as depending upon your location we might have some talent pipeline roles that will help you learn while you earn.Otherwise, we will keep you in the loop about future opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr