LiCBT Practitioner-Medicare Mental Health Check In- (Counsellors & Psychotherapists) at St Vincent's Health Australia

Australia

Job Description: Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; Strive for Something Greater Make a national impact- Support Australians to improve their mental wellbeing sooner. Build something new-Help establish a large-scale digital mental health service from day one. Work flexibly and collaboratively-Join a virtual-first team delivering innovation in connected care. Permanent, Full-Time and Open to a minimum of 0.8FTE | Fully Remote -Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne based Start Dates: Multiple cohorts commencing 4 May, 1 June, 29 June, 27 July and 24 August 2026 About the Program St Vincent’s to Deliver Australia’s New Free Digital Mental Health Service St Vincent’s is proud to partner with the Australian Government to deliver fast, free and accessible digital mental health support through the new Medicare Mental Health Check In Service, launched 1 January 2026. This national program will provide rapid access to evidence-based low-intensity CBT delivered by qualified practitioners, supporting people experiencing stress, distress and anxiety to get help early. The service empowers people to improve their mental wellbeing sooner, reducing the need for longer-term care and enabling better outcomes for individuals and communities. Take a step towards better wellbeing | Medicare Mental Health Check In About St Vincent’s Virtual & Home St Vincent’s Virtual & Home (SVVH) provides national leadership across virtual and home-based models of care within St Vincent’s Health Australia. Agile by design and human-centred at heart, SVVH is building the future of connected healthcare through emerging technology, new models of service delivery and system-level innovation. About the Role As a LiCBT Practitioner- Counsellor, you will be a core member of a newly established, national virtual mental health workforce delivering structured Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) to Australians seeking early mental health support. Working in a virtual-first model, you will provide collaborative, goal-focused care using telephone, video and webchat, guided by best-practice treatment protocols and supported by clinical leaders, supervisors and your multidisciplinary team. We are looking for This role is designed to empower Australians with practical skills and strategies to manage stress, distress and anxiety early — improving wellbeing and reducing escalation to higher levels of care. Working Hours: Monday -Friday: 08:00am AEDT-10:00pm* AEDT and Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am AEDT-06:00pm* AEDT (Rotating Roster) including 2 weeks full time training * Hours may change over time, or during daylight savings periods Rosters are typically built approximately 2 weeks to 1 month in advance Classification & Remuneration-This role is covered under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. Classification and remuneration will be determined based on relevant mental health experience, including CBT and/or digital mental health service delivery experience. Applicable overtime, weekend, and public holiday penalty rates will apply in line with the Award. You will: Provide structured LiCBT treatment that is measurable, evidence-based and person-centred Develop clear treatment plans tailored to individual goals using digital tools and resources Monitor progress and outcomes, adjusting interventions to maximise clinical benefit Deliver effective risk screening, identifying when escalation or referral is required Document clinical notes promptly and accurately to ensure continuity of care Support culturally safe, accessible and inclusive care for diverse communities across Australia Participate in ongoing supervision, reflective practice and coaching to continually grow your capability Contribute to quality improvement, research activities and digital service enhancement Champion mission, values and a learning culture across the team and organisation You will work within national standards of clinical governance, supported by strong pathways to supervision, training and career development, while contributing to a once-in-a-generation shift in how mental health support is delivered nationwide. You will empower people to build skills that strengthen mental health and resilience, wherever they are. Mandatory Requirements We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate: Clinical capability • Minimum of at least 2 years experience in mental health support, ideally including CBT, assessment, intervention and/or counselling • Understanding of contemporary approaches such as person-centred, strengths-based and harm-reduction models • Ability to identify individual needs and tailor effective therapeutic strategies • Commitment to empowering consumers toward self-determination and personal goals Communication & digital confidence • High-level verbal and written communication skills — including via phone and video • Strong digital literacy, including familiarity with electronic client record systems and virtual service delivery Collaboration & values-based practice • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team • Confidence engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., consumers, community agencies, health departments) • Alignment to mission, values and person-centred care principles Availability Ability to work across a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends Qualifications and Membership/Registration Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: ACA Level 2 or higher, with a Master of Counselling (or equivalent) and relevant work experience; or ACA Level 3 or higher, with a Bachelor of Counselling (or equivalent) and relevant work experience; or PACFA membership, with a PACFA-accredited Degree (or approved equivalent) and relevant work experience. Why Work for St Vincent’s? Purpose-driven work with national social impact Virtual-first flexibility and modern ways of working Comprehensive supervision, learning and career pathways Generous salary packaging and wellbeing supports Pre-Employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal Opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. This affirmative action allows a specific position within St Vincent’s to be available exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience and diverse communities. Apply now and be part of something greater If you meet the above selection criteria and are ready to play a critical role in shaping the workforce behind life-changing care, we’d love to hear from you. Mandatory Application and Documentation Requirements As part of the application process, candidates must upload the following documents for their application to be considered: An up-to-date CV and cover letter Current ACA or PACFA membership A recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or a related discipline LiCBT-specific qualifications should also be included, if applicable Applications that do not include all mandatory documentation may be unable to progress through the selection process. We will be assessing applications as they are received and may close the advert earlier than the listed closing date. Closing Date: 15 March 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. 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