About Us

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

Position Purpose

The Mental Health Clinician will work as part of the Flying Doctor Wellbeing program, delivering clinical and preventative mental health services to regional and remote communities in the Bass Coast region. The position will deliver services in a hybrid model of face-to-face and telehealth, and will be integrated with existing local services as part of the stepped model of care. This position is fixed term until 30 June 2023, with the possibility of extension.

The role will be essential in developing key relationships within the community as well as assisting with community development and community education. It will involve regular travel within the Bass Coast region and will be supported by local community health centres to facilitate service delivery.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based interventions to individuals across the lifespan with mild to moderate mental health issues
• Assess, monitor and manage clinical risk in consultation with their clinician supervisor and line manager, including participation in clinician supervision meetings
• Provide care coordination support to a full caseload of clients
• Responding to service enquiries, screening new referrals and conducting intake appointments as required
• Regular travel to isolated communities in your designated catchment
• Refer within the established stepped care framework for the region
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide the best possible outcomes for RFDS clients
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Maintain clinical files, records and minimum data set requirements to facilitate good clinical management and accountability

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification which includes one or more of the following:

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Mental Health Nursing
• Occupational Therapy (Mental Health)

Must be fully registered (AASW or APPRA), and meet the required qualifications and standards/accreditations for their field of practice to provide evidence-based therapies (including continuing professional development requirements).

• Demonstrated understanding of mental health, wellbeing and the challenges of in rural settings.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with individuals (of all ages) in clinical settings.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in the provision of mental health care
• Experience in working with trauma, grief and loss presentations, as well as high prevalence disorders.
• Experience working across diverse teams and locations, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Please click apply to start your application, including your resume and a cover letter (applications received without a cover letter will not be considered) outlining your suitability for the role.

RFDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description - Mental Health Clinician