Deliver structured LiCBT interventions tailored to individual needs
Provide culturally safe, person-centred care in a digital environment
Conduct risk screening and escalation where required
Develop and monitor goal-based treatment plans
Maintain high-quality clinical documentation
Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and development
Contribute to service improvement, innovation and research
Working Model & Hours
Fully remote role (aligned to VIC or QLD group office)
7 Day Rotating roster:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Weekends: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mandatory 3-week full-time induction/training (first day onsite)
Requirements
Clinical Capability
Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health support
Experience in CBT or structured therapeutic interventions
Ability to deliver goal-oriented, evidence-based care
Cultural Capability
Strong understanding of cultural safety and community perspectives
Ability to apply culturally informed approaches in a digital model
Commitment to improving outcomes for First Nations consumers
Communication & Digital Delivery
Strong engagement skills across phone, video and online platforms
Confidence working in a virtual care environment
Collaboration & Values
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Alignment to mission-driven, person-centred care
Qualifications & Registration (Flexible Pathways)
We recognise there are multiple pathways into mental health practice , including community-led and culturally grounded experience.
You may be considered if you meet one of the following :
Registered / Accredited Pathways
Counsellor - ACA Level 2+ or PACFA membership
Psychologist - Provisional or General Registration (AHPRA)
Social Worker - AASW membership
Occupational Therapist - AHPRA registration
Mental Health Nurse - AHPRA registration
First Nations Equivalent Pathway
We also strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who have:
Relevant community-based mental health or social and emotional wellbeing experience
Experience working in ACCOs, community services, or health settings
Completion of relevant qualifications, training or certifications (formal or informal)
Demonstrated capability in delivering culturally informed support, counselling, or wellbeing services
Support pathways, supervision, and development opportunities will be provided to help you succeed in the role.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
Deliver consistent, high-quality care in a virtual model
Build strong consumer engagement and outcomes
Contribute to a cult
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Description:
Serve Something Greater. See Something Greater. Strive for Something Greater.
Identified Role - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants Only (Special Measures)
Shape the Future of Culturally Safe Mental Health Care - National Impact, Fully Remote
Purpose-led national program improving early access to mental health support
Build something new - foundational workforce for a government-backed service
Work flexibly from home while staying connected to community
Permanent Full-Time or 0.8 FTE+ | Brisbane or Melbourne Locations
Start Dates: 29 June, 27 July, 24 August 2026
About the Program
The Medicare Mental Health Check-In , delivered by St Vincent's Health Australia, is a landmark national initiative providing free, fast and accessible digital mental health support to Australians.
This service delivers evidence-based Low Intensity CBT (LiCBT) to support people experiencing stress, distress and anxiety - enabling early intervention and better long-term outcomes .
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a model of care that is:
National in reach
Digitally enabled
Culturally responsive
Designed for equity of access
About the Opportunity - Identified Multidisciplinary Roles
We are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinicians across:
Counsellors (ACA or PACFA)
Psychologists (Provisional or General - AHPRA)
Social Workers (AASW)
Occupational Therapists (AHPRA)
Mental Health Nurses (AHPRA)
As a LiCBT Practitioner , you will:
Deliver structured, culturally safe, evidence-based mental health support
Work in a virtual-first model (phone, video, webchat)
Support individuals to build practical skills and resilience early
Contribute to shaping a culturally responsive national service model
This role goes beyond clinical delivery - it is about embedding cultural safety, representation and lived experience into a national system of care .
Why This Role is Identified (Special Measures)
This is an Identified Position open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants .
This recruitment approach is a lawful Special Measure under:
Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria)
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland)
It aims to:
Increase First Nations workforce representation
Strengthen culturally safe service delivery
Improve engagement and outcomes for community
Svha · Vic - Melbourne, Cbd & Inner Suburbs