• Applications close:
• Job posted on: 3rd Aug 2026
• Perth > Joondalup
• Part Time, Contract
• Health Care and Allied Health, Social Work, Mental Health and Counselling
• Not For Profit (NFP)

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.

Position Details

• Part-Time, Maximum Term Contract until October 2027 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Health Professional Level 2 with a salary range of $99,432 - $111,229 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available
• Location: Joondalup, WA 6027

About your new role

The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) is based in the Joondalup Mental Health Step Up Step Down Service (JMHSS) which is a 22 bed sub-acute facility that provides an option for people who are becoming unwell or are still recovering from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support and consolidation to complement their treatment and support.

The JMHSS aims to prevent avoidable inpatient admissions. As the MHC, you will provide tailored therapeutic and psychological supports to vulnerable consumers living with multiple complex needs including, but not limited to mental health, complex trauma, dual diagnosis, dual disability, exploring gender identity and physical health and wellness. Practising autonomously within their professional scope, the MHC delivers high quality mental health care including intake and assessment, evidence based psychological therapies individually and through the facilitation of therapeutic groups relevant to the program. The role integrates therapeutic engagement and health education, while promoting trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice.

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Wellness Leave (pro rata)
• Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

What you will bring to the role

• Formal tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy or related
• Current full registration as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) essential, OR
• Current full registration as a Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Or a relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration:
• Counselling or Psychotherapy with current level 3 membership with ACA or clinical

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Australian working rights
• A valid driver's licence

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found attached below.

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the 'Apply now' button where you will need to create a username and password
• Upload your resume and cover letter.

If you are excited about this role and have further questions or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Kelly Shortland, Senior Service Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Clinician - Joondalup Mental Health Step Up Step Down Service enquiry via.

If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement

• Attachment icon1262_Mental Health Clinician PD - JMHSS - July 2026.pdf

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