APS6 Clinician

Job description

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinician to deliver high quality, trauma informed clinical services supporting veterans and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment in Hervey Bay, QLD.  

About the Role

As an APS 6 Clinician, you will provide evidence based clinical services to clients with diverse and often complex needs. You will play a key role in assessment, intervention and care coordination, ensuring clients receive tailored support aligned with best-practice standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high quality clinical services including risk assessment, intervention, referral, and individual, couple and family counselling
• Undertake case management and contribute to care planning to achieve positive client outcomes
• Review client progress and adjust treatment approaches, including recommending extensions to care where appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records using the Client Management System
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development, including clinical supervision
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, ethical guidelines, and organisational policies
• Collaborate with internal clinicians, the Assistant Director, and external stakeholders to coordinate care
• Support families and liaise with other treatment providers to ensure holistic service delivery

Additional Responsibilities

Depending on operational needs, you may also:

• Co-facilitate group treatment and psychoeducation programs
• Participate in Duty Officer rotations, providing crisis intervention and immediate clinical response
• Conduct intake assessments and contribute to client allocation processes
• Engage in clinical triage and brief interventions
• Contribute to community engagement, service promotion, and program evaluation activities
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in managing regional allocation workflows and client intake processes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience delivering trauma-informed, client centred care
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including risk assessments and documentation
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and risk escalation pathways
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to respond calmly to critical incidents
• High level IT proficiency and confidence using clinical systems
• Ability to commence in January 2027

 Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to obtain or currently hold a Working with Vulnerable People registration or Working with Children Check
• Registration as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration; or
• Qualification as a Social Worker with membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); or
• A Master’s-level counselling qualification with registration as a Clinical Counsellor with PACFA or ACA (Level 3 or 4)

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a purpose driven organisation dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of their clients. If you are passionate about delivering high quality clinical care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply or contact Mel Ireland on 07 3239 2500 | mireland@dfp.com.au

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