37 Senior Clinician 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

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.

Senior Clinician – Mental Health (headspace Primary Care, Penrith)

Make a real impact by supporting young people on their mental health journey.

About headspace Penrith

headspace Penrith is part of Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention services to young people aged 12–25. Our multidisciplinary team offers support across mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational services.

headspace Penrith | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services

About the Role

As a Senior Clinician, you'll be a key member of the multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, evidence-based mental health support to young people. You will:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, psychological and psychosocial interventions
• Manage clinical care and complex presentations
• Lead and guide other clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
• Support referral pathways and service flow
• Ensure adherence to best practice and quality standards
• Collaborate with the Service Manager to uphold the clinical model of care

What You’ll Need, Essential Criteria

• Approved tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in mental health
• Proven experience in assessments, evidence-based treatment, and case management
• Leadership capabilities – mentoring and clinical guidance
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and youth mental health
• Ability to contribute to clinical review and planning processes
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards
• Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
• Career progression &development opportunities in a large organization
• U Rewards & Fitness passport
• Walking distance from train station, close to local shops & amenities.

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started!

Enquiries : Pallavi Bhatia should you have any questions.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

U iting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 ( $42.16 - $45.36per hour, commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions
• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care
• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses
• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas
• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings
• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax
• Flexible work options including some work from home

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 ( $42.16 - $45.36per hour, commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions
• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care
• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses
• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas
• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings
• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

What You’ll Need:

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax
li> Flexible work options including some work from home

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 ( $42.16 - $45.36per hour, commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions
• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care
• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses
• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas
• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings
• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

What You’ll Need:

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax
li> Flexible work options including some work from home

Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Sunday shift roster
Salary: HPA Level 2 (commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging (reduce your taxable income)
Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3–4/year) with additional pay

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

• Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions
• Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care
• Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses
• Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta , and surrounding areas
• Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings
• Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3–4 times/year)

Why Join Uniting?

• Salary Packaging – take home more by paying less tax
• Flexible work options including some work from home

Step into a senior leadership role where you'll inspire and lead a small, talented clinical team while staying hands-on with client care. You'll mentor staff, shape clinical practice, and play a key role in driving smooth, high-quality operations. Perfect for an experienced psychologist or social worker, this role offers an exciting blend of clinical work and leadership impact.


The Successful Candidate will.

• Lead and supervise a team of clinicians
• Maintain clinical governance and patient safety
• Deliver direct care for clients with complex needs

• AHPRA/AASW registration/eligibility
• Strong mental health sector experience
• Knowledge of Victorian mental health regulations
• Skilled in managing risk and quality outcomes
• Current driver's licence, First Aid & WWCC

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work options for work-life balance
• Professional development and supervision support
• Inclusive, team-focused workplace culture
• Contribution to innovative models of care
• Great central location

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment (cmr) is a national healthcare recruitment agency connecting professionals with roles that truly make a difference. With specialist teams across nursing, doctors, allied health and mental health, we're the trusted recruitment partner for health services nationwide.

At cmr, we believe in community, respect and curiosity. We support balance through flexibility, celebrate diversity, and provide career pathways that inspire. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven.

Apply now - For a confidential discussion, contact Lauren Sludds at cmr on

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Senior Clinician – Wellbeing4Kids Program

Join Uniting’s Wellbeing4Kids: Central Coast – Darkinjung program – a free service supporting children under 12 with emerging mental health difficulties.

A a Senior Clinician, you will deliver therapeutic interventions that promote child-led strength based mental health strategies and supports. You will work with children experiencing mild to moderate emotional, social, and behavioural challenges, while empowering families in their wellbeing journey. Understanding and knowledge of victim – survivor children post trauma and domestic and family violence is highly desirable. This role also provides leadership, ensuring best practice, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

• Deliver evidence-based mental health screening assessments, counselling, and interventions.

• Develop and oversee tailored therapeutic plans for children and families.

• Support the implementation of best practice therapeutic care.

• Collaborate with families, carers, schools, GPs, and support networks.

• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Provisional or full membership with AHPRA or relevant professional body.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting children across different ages and developmental stages.

• Experience in evidence-based therapy, case management, and family-inclusive practice.

• Strong knowledge of child and family mental health and wellbeing frameworks.

• Current Working With Children Check and NSW Driver’s Licence.

What we offer

• Generous salary packaging & U Rewards program (pay less tax)

• Ongoing training, supervision & professional development