Mental Health Clinician – Each One Matters Program Port MacquariePart Time - 2days per week | Based in Port Macquarie$44–$48 p/hr + 12% Super + Salary Packaging up to $18,550Support older adults living in aged care to reconnect, reflect, and rebuild.
Each is delivering the Each One Matters program across the Mid North Coast, providing tailored mental health support for older people living in residential aged care. We’re looking for a compassionate Mental Health Clinician who can offer high-quality counselling, emotional connection, and therapeutic support to improve the wellbeing of some of the most isolated members of our community.Your role. Your impact.
You’ll play a vital role in reducing psychological distress among aged care residents by offering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based care. Through individual and group therapy, you’ll support older people experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, or a history of trauma.Reporting to the Services Manager, you’ll:Deliver one-on-one and group counselling to older people in aged careWork across multiple aged care sites to meet client needsMaintain appropriate clinical records and meet service KPIs (12 individual sessions and up to 5 group sessions per week – pro rata)Build strong relationships with facility staff, carers, and other support providersContribute to a culture of clinical excellence through supervision and reflective practiceWho we’re looking for
You’re an experienced mental health clinician with a calm, person-centred approach and:A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, etc.)Experience delivering counselling or mental health support in aged care, community, or health settingsStrong therapeutic skills in modalities such as ACT, mindfulness, or brief therapyA collaborative approach to care coordination and stakeholder engagementA current driver’s license and ability to travel between service locationsWhat will make you stand out?Knowledge of the aged care sector and the unique challenges faced by older adultsExperience delivering therapy in residential or home-based settingsFamiliarity with local service networks across the Mid North CoastWhat’s in it for you
At Each, we’ll support you to be your best with:
A values-led, inclusive culture – Join a team that genuinely cares about people and community
Flexibility & autonomy – Work across varied sites with trust and support
Generous not-for-profit salary packaging – Up to $18,550 in tax-reduction benefits
Professional growth – Ongoing supervision, reflective practice & development opportunities
Wellbeing-first approach – Support for your mental health and work-life balance