90 Mental Health jobs in Australia

Mental Health Clinician
Full-time or Part-time
Location: Rockhampton & Gladstone
Salary: Up to $130,000 p.a. DOE + Super

Are you passionate about transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based care? Do you thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented environment? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment (CMR) is partnering with a private clinic to find their next team member. We're seeking a Psychologist or a Senior Accredited Mental Health Social Worker to join a dynamic, client-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and develop tailored intervention plans with clients and their families.
• Provide individual counselling/therapy sessions and build meaningful client connections.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate with other clinicians and stakeholders to enhance well-being.
• Monitor and manage clients' mental health in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration (Psychologists) or AASW registration with Mental Health Accreditation (Social Workers).
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Proven experience providing individual counselling/therapy (mandatory).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for making a difference in a fast-paced, solution-focused environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet program KPIs.

The Offer

• Relocation support for candidates moving to the area.
• Values-driven culture: integrity, inclusivity, continuous learning, accountability, and respect.
• Flexible work options: full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days/week).
• Supportive environment: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being initiatives.
• Professional development: $2000 PD allowance, 2 PD days per year, weekly case review sessions, and extensive clinical supervision/mentorship.

Interested?

Apply now or call Lachlan Webster at for a confidential conversation

Join the Acute Care Mental Health Team, delivering urgent mental health assessments, risk management, brief interventions and coordinated referrals for adults in crisis. Work within a collaborative team committed to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Key duties

• Conduct mental health assessments & crisis interventions

• Collaborate with stakeholders for care & discharge planning

• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic support

Experience

• Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist,or Counsellor (AHPRA/AASW registration as applicable)

• Experience in acute or community mental health

• Strong crisis assessment & intervention skills

• Valid NSW driver's licence

• NSW Working With Children Check

Benefits

• 12-week contract with potential extension

• Daily meal allowance

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

• Travel and accommodation support available

Apply now

For a confidential chat, contact Luke Thomas at cmr on or

Experienced Perinatal Psychologist/Accredited Mental Health Social Workers/Mental Health O.T’s to work within our Perinatal Mental Health Face to Face Location in Goulburn, NSW
We offer immediate or flexible start dates, client sourcing, administrative support and service promotion. No rental or overheads contribution is required.
The Position:We’re looking for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers & Mental Health Occupational Therapists to deliver psychological support to expectant and new parents at our established Gidget House site in Goulburn, located in Tresillian Goulburn Family Care Centre. Our specialist perinatal (conception to one year post-partum) clinicians provide a wide range of individual, couple and parent-infant therapies to women and their partners. In addition to pre-conception counselling, we offer services to those experiencing, or at risk of developing, perinatal depressive, anxiety and trauma or stressor-related disorders. Support is also provided to women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or childbirth-related loss, e.g: stillbirth, miscarriage or termination.
The service is delivered through Medicare’s Better Access Initiative and the remuneration for clinicians is therefore the affiliated Medicare Rebate.
Gidget Foundation Australia offers more than $20k in annual benefits, including:

Free Supervision (group and individual) and free professional development CPD opportunities.
Access to free specialist PMH seminars & all costs covered to attend the GFA PMH Conference.
Full-time or multiple part time contractor positions
Centralised appointment booking management and free administrative support
Marketing, website, service promotion and free room rental
Free parking & travel costs where appropriate
Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health and early intervention with PHM specialists


Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy relevant to expectant and new parents with perinatal mental health issues.
AHPRA registration with endorsements in psychology or accreditation as a mental health social worker if relevant.
At least 3 years post-registration experience, with specific experience working with perinatal clients or in a complementary field. (For social workers, demonstrated independent caseload management experience with perinatal clients prior to accreditation may be considered).
Demonstrated ability to work within a recovery-oriented model, utilising a person/family centred approach.
Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently under approved professional supervision.
Effective caseload management.


If this role sounds like a role you would be interested in, but you don’t have the experience, we also offer a Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Training program. This is a free perinatal skills development program which is available to clinicians with general mental health experience.

The Foundation:
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.
“Gidget” was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while suffering postnatal depression. She hid her suffering from even her loving family and friends. Together, they created Gidget Foundation Australia determined that what happened to Gidget would not happen to others.
To Apply :
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Referees will be sought upon short list completion.
Please contact Peni Bailey, Clinician Recruitment and Engagement Manager for further enquiries, or .
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions at Gidget Foundation Australia.
Gidget Foundation Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Experienced Psychologist/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Mental Health O.T’s to work within our Perinatal Mental Health Face to Face Location in Murray Bridge, SA

We offer immediate or flexible start dates, client sourcing, administrative support and service promotion. No rental or overheads contribution is required.

The Position:We’re looking for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers & Mental Health Occupational Therapists to deliver psychological support to expectant and new parents at our soon to be established Gidget House site in Murray Bridge, located in Murray Bridge Community Centre. Our specialist perinatal (conception to one year post-partum) clinicians provide a wide range of individual and parent-infant therapies to women and their partners. In addition to pre-conception counselling, we offer services to those experiencing, or at risk of developing, perinatal depressive, anxiety and trauma or stressor-related disorders. Support is also provided to women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or childbirth-related loss, e.g: stillbirth, miscarriage or termination.
The service is delivered through Medicare’s Better Access Initiative and the remuneration for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, Mental Health OT’s and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers is therefore the affiliated Medicare bulk-billed Rebate.
Gidget Foundation Australia offers more than $20k in annual benefits, including:

Free Supervision (group and individual) and free professional development CPD opportunities
Access to free specialist PMH seminars & all costs covered to attend the GFA PMH Conference
Full-time or multiple part time contractor positions.
Centralised appointment booking management and free administrative support
Marketing, website, service promotion and free room rental
Free parking & travel costs where appropriate
Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health and early intervention with PHM specialists


Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy relevant to expectant and new parents with perinatal mental health issues.
AHPRA registration with endorsements in psychology or accreditation as a mental health social worker if relevant.
At least 3 years post-registration experience, with specific experience working with perinatal clients or in a complementary field. (For social workers, demonstrated independent caseload management experience with perinatal clients prior to accreditation may be considered).
Demonstrated ability to work within a recovery-oriented model, utilising a person/family centred approach.
Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently under approved professional supervision.
Effective caseload management.


If this role sounds like a role you would be interested in, but you don’t have the experience, we also offer a Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Training program. This is a free perinatal skills development program which is available to clinicians with general mental health experience.

The Foundation:
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.
“Gidget” was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while suffering postnatal depression. She hid her suffering from even her loving family and friends. Together, they created Gidget Foundation Australia determined that what happened to Gidget would not happen to others.

To Apply :
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Referees will be sought upon short list completion.
Please contact Peni Bailey, Clinician Recruitment and Engagement Manager for further enquiries, or .
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions at Gidget Foundation Australia.
Gidget Foundation Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Experienced Psychologist/Accredited Mental Health Social Workers/Mental Health O.T’s to work within our Perinatal Mental Health Face to Face Location in Taree, NSW
We offer immediate or flexible start dates, client sourcing, administrative support and service promotion. No rental or overheads contribution is required.
The Position:We’re looking for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers & Mental Health Occupational Therapists to deliver psychological support to expectant and new parents at our established Gidget House site in Taree, located in Tresillian Taree Family Care Centre. Our specialist perinatal (conception to one year post-partum) clinicians provide a wide range of individual, couple and parent-infant therapies to women and their partners. In addition to pre-conception counselling, we offer services to those experiencing, or at risk of developing, perinatal depressive, anxiety and trauma or stressor-related disorders. Support is also provided to women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or childbirth-related loss, e.g: stillbirth, miscarriage or termination.
The service is delivered through Medicare’s Better Access Initiative and the remuneration for clinicians is therefore the affiliated Medicare Rebate.
Gidget Foundation Australia offers more than $20k in annual benefits, including:

Free Supervision (group and individual) and free professional development CPD opportunities.
Access to free specialist PMH seminars & all costs covered to attend the GFA PMH Conference.
Full-time or multiple part time contractor positions
Centralised appointment booking management and free administrative support
Marketing, website, service promotion and free room rental
Free parking & travel costs where appropriate
Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health and early intervention with PHM specialists


Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy relevant to expectant and new parents with perinatal mental health issues.
AHPRA registration with endorsements in psychology or accreditation as a mental health social worker if relevant.
At least 3 years post-registration experience, with specific experience working with perinatal clients or in a complementary field. (For social workers, demonstrated independent caseload management experience with perinatal clients prior to accreditation may be considered).
Demonstrated ability to work within a recovery-oriented model, utilising a person/family centred approach.
Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently under approved professional supervision.
Effective caseload management.


If this role sounds like a role you would be interested in, but you don’t have the experience, we also offer a Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Training program. This is a free perinatal skills development program which is available to clinicians with general mental health experience.

The Foundation:
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.
“Gidget” was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while suffering postnatal depression. She hid her suffering from even her loving family and friends. Together, they created Gidget Foundation Australia determined that what happened to Gidget would not happen to others.
To Apply :
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Referees will be sought upon short list completion.
Please contact Peni Bailey, Clinician Recruitment and Engagement Manager for further enquiries, or .
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions at Gidget Foundation Australia.
Gidget Foundation Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This team is the single entry point for new referrals into the Area Mental Health Service. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires a clinician with very strong phone-based triage experience to ensure safe and effective care pathways.

About the role:

• Provide recovery-oriented and trauma-informed mental health triage

• Conduct screening assessments across the lifespan

• Assess and manage risk, allocating follow-up care in line with Victorian Mental Health Triage Response categories

• Direct referrals to the most appropriate team or external provider

• Support after-hours bed management for acute admissions

• Maintain accurate documentation in MasterCare and TRAK

About you:

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN3) with proven experience in mental health triage, clinical decision-making, and crisis assessment

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Must have own car and ability to travel (fuel reimbursed within VIC)

Contract details:

• Rate: $80.23 - $86.89 per hour + penalties + super

• Travel: Fuel reimbursement within VIC

• Contract length: 12 weeks | ASAP start

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled RPN to bring their triage expertise to the frontline of mental health care, making a real impact in a community-focused service.

Apply now or email - to express your interest and learn more.

Clinical Nurse - Forensic Mental Health | Central QLD

Join us as a Clinical Nurse in Forensic Mental Health and make a real impact in Central Queensland. This short-term contract (with opportunities for ongoing roles) involves providing specialist nursing care to clients with complex mental health needs across community and custodial settings.

You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery-oriented care, mentoring colleagues and contributing to safe, trauma-informed practice. This role offers professional growth, meaningful work, and the chance to be part of a supportive regional health team.

Why join CMR?

• Gain experience in forensic mental health and build your professional portfolio

• Flexible short-term contracts with potential for ongoing work

• Work in a collaborative, dynamic environment in regional Queensland

Requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as a RN

• Experience in forensic or mental health nursing

• Current driver's licence and general criminal history check

Registered Nurse - MENTAL HEALTH

About the Opportunity

Join a regional health service delivering essential mental health care across inpatient and community settings in beautiful South Australia. You'll be based in supportive, team-focused environments with locations including Berri and nearby towns. Free housing for up to 6 months is available, and the community is ideal for individuals or families seeking a relaxed, active lifestyle. Immediate start available.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in mental health nursing (inpatient or community)
• Current practicing certificate in Mental Health (Post Graduate in Mental Health)
• Full working rights in Australia - SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
• Valid driver's licence and access to a car or at least the intention to acquire these

Desirable:

• 3+ years post-reg (for Clinical Nurse level)
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Regional/rural health experience

Benefits

• Salary: $74,831 - $10,497 + super (based on experience level) + salary packaging
• Free accommodation up to 6 months - family homes available
• Relocation assistance (up to 13,500)
• Streamlined onboarding process (approx. 2 weeks)
• Sponsorship pathway available for AHPRA - registered international nurses
• Support from local real estate contacts to secure longer-term housing

About the Company/Culture

This SA-based public health service is passionate about bringing high-quality care to rural and remote areas. With a strong focus on mental health, recognised for their leadership in regional mental health care, they foster a strong team culture grounded in collaboration, integrity, and clinical excellence, committed to long-term workforce development. Their communities are vibrant, sports-loving and family-friendly with beautiful natural surrounds.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate and a skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make a real difference. Please submit your CV to or call or click "Apply Now"

About the role:

Step into a rewarding locum role in Victoria. You'll provide mental health triage, risk assessment, and referral allocation, delivering recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact.

Why you'll love it:

• Conduct assessments, triage, and crisis support
• Allocate follow-up care and maintain accurate documentation
• Work in a structured, supportive team environment

Skills & experience:

• Qualified Social Worker or Psychologist
• Experience in mental health triage, crisis assessment, or similar roles
• Strong communication, decision-making, and documentation skills
• Comfortable delivering care and referrals over the phone

Benefits:

• Competitive pay - up to $80/hr (based on experience)
• Accommodation provided
• Immediate start - ideal for locum clinicians
• Supportive team and structured caseload

About Cornerstone Medical Recruitment (CMR):

We connect healthcare professionals to roles where they can thrive. Our culture is grounded in community, respect, and curiosity, supporting candidates with flexible, inclusive, and rewarding opportunities across Australia.

How to apply:

Contact Lauren Sludds - to discuss further.