LHPMH Mental Health Counsellor

Yea & District Memorial Hospital (YDMH) is seeking Expressions of Interest for:

LHPMH Mental Health Counsellor

0.8 FTE, 64 hrs per f/n

Fixed term to 30/06/2027

Classification: Depending on experience

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028

or

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026

or

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Applications close: 13/11/2026

This Mental Health Counsellor role is responsible for delivering evidence-based mental health intake, assessment, treatment, and consultation across both Alexandra and Yea. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the role provides high-quality clinical practice, operates as a site-based sole clinician, and actively contributes to service development, clinical governance, and workforce capacity building.

The role supports individuals across the lifespan — including those with mild, moderate, and severe mental health needs — within a stepped care framework, while strengthening service integration and access in rural communities.

At YDMH, we prioritise workforce stability and meaningful work-life balance for all our people. We are proud to offer an environment that fosters job security and empowers every member of our team to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mental health intake, assessment, and treatment
• Provide clinical consultation to colleagues and partner services
• Operate as a site-based sole clinician across Alexandra and Yea
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance initiatives
• Support workforce capacity building within the multidisciplinary team
• Work within a stepped care framework to support individuals across the lifespan with a range of mental health needs
• Strengthen service integration and improve access to care in rural communities

What We Offer

• A stable, secure, and supportive work environment
• Genuine commitment to work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in rural communities
• A collaborative, inclusive multidisciplinary team that values every individual's contribution

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. YDMH is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Yea & District Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer who respects and is inclusive of our community’s diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Lesbian, Gay, Transsexual, Bisexual and Intersex, varying age groups, cultural backgrounds and abilities.