Mental Health Clinician

At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.

Deliver recovery-focused mental health support as part of a multidisciplinary team across Northwest Tasmania.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a varied, community-based role, building meaningful connections and supporting people to access the right care at the right time.

About Connected Care

Connected Care is a statewide mental health service delivered by Wellways in partnership with Stride Mental Health and Clarity Health Care and commissioned by Primary Health Tasmania. Using a "no wrong door" and stepped-care approach, Connected Care supports adults to access the right level of mental health care and support at no cost, when and where they need it.

Where you come in

We're looking for a qualified and registered clinician with experience supporting people with severe and/or complex mental health needs. You'll bring sound clinical judgement, strong assessment and therapeutic skills, and the ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and service systems. You'll be committed to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and culturally safe practice, with the confidence to build effective relationships with participants, families, carers and other professionals.

You'll Need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and current registration or accreditation in your discipline.
• Experience in mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention, care coordination and outcome measurement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of person-led practice and the ability to balance duty of care with dignity of risk.
• A willingness to learn and apply stepped-care assessment tools.
• An understanding of the Tasmanian mental health system and legislation are desirable.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across Northwest Tasmania are essential.

You'll also need to meet Wellways' required compliance and screening checks including:

• Right to work in Australia
• 100 points of ID
• Valid Driver Licence and willingness to travel
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - Quality Safety and You
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Check

What we will offer you...

At Wellways, you'll join an organisation committed to creating positive change for people, families and communities. In return, we offer:

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum.
• 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave.
• Paid Cultural Leave.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment with access to clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.

If you're looking for a role where you can use your clinical expertise, work alongside people on their recovery journey and make a real difference in the community, then APPLY NOW!

For further information regarding this role please contact Kylie Delaney, Senior Manager via email at kdelaney@wellways.org. We encourage you to apply early. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Culture

We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites. Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close 30/10/2026

Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.

Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.