62 Mental Health Counselor jobs in Australia

Full-time (4/5 days p/week) | Permanent Role

Location: Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC

Salary: Up to $130,000 p.a. + Super

Are you passionate about transforming lives through evidence-based, person-centred care?

Join a leading private clinic in Fitzroy, Melbourne, and be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for adults across the community.

CMR | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is partnering with a respected private mental health service to identify their next Mental Health Clinician.

You'll deliver high-quality, short-term therapy and intake assessments for adults presenting with mild to moderate mental health needs. This is a collaborative role that values flexibility, autonomy, and a genuine passion for helping others.

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial and intake assessments.
• Deliver individual counselling and therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Develop and review tailored treatment plans in collaboration with clients and support networks.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and optimise client care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in regular clinical meetings.

• Current AHPRA registration (Psychologist) or AASW membership (Social Worker).
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Strong background in assessment, counselling, and case coordination.
• Confident working independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and passionate about supporting adults with diverse presentations.

• Salary up to $130,000 p.a. + Super (depending on experience).
• Flexible hours - 4/5 days per week.
• Supportive environment with EAP access and well-being initiatives.
• Opportunities for career progression within a values-driven, expanding organisation.

Interested?

Apply now or contact Lauren Sludds on for a confidential conversation.

Flexible Locum Opportunities for Social Workers & Mental Health Clinicians across NSW


Join cmr for flexible locum opportunities that match your lifestyle and let you explore new settings across New South Wales. We partner with respected healthcare providers to place qualified professionals in roles that offer competitive pay, travel support, and the chance to make a real impact. Whether you're seeking variety, career growth, or just a change of scenery, cmr can connect you with the right role fast.

Why Choose Locum Work?

• Enjoy highly competitive hourly rates that reward your experience
• Flexible short and longer roles tailored perfectly to your lifestyle.
• Travel and accommodation provided for many roles.
• Amazing opportunities to explore Australia's unique and vibrant communities.
• Boost your skills and grow your career across a wide variety of health and care settings.

Who We're Looking For:

• Social Workers and Mental Health Clinicians across many settings.
• APHRA registration or AASW eligibility / accreditation.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.

Why work with cmr?

• Perks Program: Enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts, giveaways and more - learn more at cmr.com.au/perks
• Dedicated support from our consultant & credentialing team to make your experience seamless.
• Access to free CPD training to support your professional growth.

Ready for your next adventure?

Apply now or contact Luke Thomas on or email for a confidential chat.

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

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).

The Offer

• Relocation support for candidates moving to the area.
• 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

Are you a passionate Mental Health Clinician looking for your next coastal contract? Join the Adult Community Mental Health Team in beautiful Portland, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing mental health challenges.

Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you'll support consumers through assessment, treatment, and ongoing case management all while enjoying the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Victoria's southwest region.

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for adults in the community

• Develop, implement, and review individualised recovery and treatment plans

• Provide case management and evidence-based interventions in line with best practice

• Deliver outreach support to consumers in their homes or community settings

• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists

• Engage with families, carers, and community agencies to support consumer recovery

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and legislative standards

• Tertiary qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work

• AHPRA registration or relevant professional association membership

• RPN3 level

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Current driver's licence and own car

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments: Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn great hourly rates plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration: Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer: Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

About Us

At cmr, we're passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are:

Work Perks
We're proud to offer our team and contractors a range of perks, from professional support to exclusive benefits that make working with us even more rewarding:

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Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12-week contract (or more) in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments : Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation : Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth : Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration : Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer : Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia's mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you'll provide critical support and care in:

• Acute Mental Health : Work in fast-paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services. Use your crisis intervention skills to make a rapid impact during high-pressure situations.
• Inpatient Units : Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You'll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
• Community Mental Health : Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning. Your work in community settings allows you to build deeper connections, empower clients, and support them through their recovery journey.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Qualifications : Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
• Experience : A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
• Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Transportation : A valid driver's license for regional and remote roles.
• Flexibility : Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

About Us
At cmr, we're passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are:

Work Perks
We're proud to offer our team and contractors a range of perks, from professional support to exclusive benefits that make working with us even more rewarding:

It Takes Heart Podcast
Tune into It Takes Heart, our very own podcast sharing real stories from healthcare professionals across Australia:

Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12-week contract (or more) in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments : Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation : Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth : Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration : Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer : Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia's mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you'll provide critical support and care in:

• Acute Mental Health : Work in fast-paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services. Use your crisis intervention skills to make a rapid impact during high-pressure situations.
• Inpatient Units : Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You'll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
• Community Mental Health : Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning. Your work in community settings allows you to build deeper connections, empower clients, and support them through their recovery journey.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Qualifications : Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
• Experience : A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
• Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Transportation : A valid driver's license for regional and remote roles.
• Flexibility : Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

About Us
At cmr, we're passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are: About Us - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Work Perks
We're proud to offer our team and contractors a range of perks, from professional support to exclusive benefits that make working with us even more rewarding: Work Perks - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

It Takes Heart Podcast
Tune into It Takes Heart, our very own podcast sharing real stories from healthcare professionals across Australia: It Takes Heart | Podcast - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12-week contract (or more) in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments : Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation : Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth : Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration : Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer : Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia's mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you'll provide critical support and care in:

• Acute Mental Health : Work in fast-paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services. Use your crisis intervention skills to make a rapid impact during high-pressure situations.
• Inpatient Units : Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You'll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
• Community Mental Health : Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning. Your work in community settings allows you to build deeper connections, empower clients, and support them through their recovery journey.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Qualifications : Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
• Experience : A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
• Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Transportation : A valid driver's license for regional and remote roles.
• Flexibility : Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

About Us
At cmr, we're passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are: About Us - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Work Perks
We're proud to offer our team and contractors a range of perks, from professional support to exclusive benefits that make working with us even more rewarding: Work Perks - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

It Takes Heart Podcast
Tune into It Takes Heart, our very own podcast sharing real stories from healthcare professionals across Australia: It Takes Heart | Podcast - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

Ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape the future of mental health nursing? This is your chance to join a supportive, modern Acute Inpatient Unit on contract, offering competitive pay, lifestyle balance, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll bring advanced clinical expertise and play a key role in mentoring staff, driving quality improvements, and implementing Department of Health initiatives such as Safewards and the Mental Health Intensive Care Framework. You'll be part of a collaborative team, supporting recovery-focused care while helping to reduce restrictive interventions and strengthen the workforce.

What's on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate + penalties + super

• Accommodation allowance + fuel reimbursement

• Supportive, well-resourced inpatient setting

• Career growth combined with coastal lifestyle

Why cmr?
At cmr, we do more than just place nurses in roles - we create opportunities. With dedicated consultants who understand mental health nursing, we provide personalised support every step of the way, from travel and accommodation to finding the right contract to suit your lifestyle. Nurses choose us for our genuine care, industry expertise, and commitment to making locum work simple, flexible, and rewarding.

About you:
You're a senior Mental Health Nurse with AHPRA registration, postgraduate qualifications, and significant leadership experience in acute inpatient services. You're passionate about recovery-oriented care, mentoring, and building a skilled workforce.

If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, we also have multiple other opportunities available across community, acute, triage, and specialist mental health settings.

Apply Now!

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Homeless Health Outreach Team, delivering assessments, case management and interventions to people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, improve social functioning, and connect clients to services.

• Provide holistic OT assessments & interventions

• Deliver case management & group programs

• Collaborate across health & community services

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (accredited)

• Registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

• Strong teamwork & communication skills

• Ability to deliver care in community & outreach settings

• Commitment to inclusive, client-centred care

• Competitive HP3 hourly rates

• Flexible work options supporting work-life balance

• Strong clinical supervision

• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team culture

• Make a lasting impact in vulnerable communities

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is a national healthcare recruitment agency connecting professionals with roles that make a difference. We specialise across nursing, doctors, allied health, aged care, and mental health. With preferred supplier agreements to major health services, cmr is trusted to deliver opportunities that matter.

Apply today, or reach out to Ashley Stephens on or email to learn more about this opportunity.