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.
Full-Time | Virtual-First | Melbourne
Open to Counsellors, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists
Working Hours: Monday -Friday :0800 am AEDT-10:00pm AEDT ,
Saturday - Sunday: 1000am AEDT-06:00pm AEDT
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, launching 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.
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, Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist), 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.
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.
What You Will Bring
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
Clinical capability
• 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
Qualifications
• Tertiary qualification in counselling, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, or related discipline
• Eligibility for registration/membership with a relevant professional body
Assessment Centres – Mid-January
Shortlisted applicants will attend an In-Person Assessment Centre in mid-January 2026. This ensures a fair, consistent and values-aligned process and will include:
• A scenario-based clinical skills assessment
• A structured behavioural interview
• A group collaboration activity
• A Q&A session with clinical leaders
Please ensure availability from mid-January onwards (specific dates will be confirmed).
Candidates progressing from the Assessment Centre will move into final pre-employment checks.
Please ensure availability for mid-January dates onwards (confirmed with shortlisted candidates).
Following the Assessment Centre, progressing applicants will move into final pre-employment checks.
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.
Want to know more?
To find out more about this opportunity or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Joshua G -Talent Lead - Digital Mental Health via mobile on 0421 668 332 between 0800am-4:00pm AEDT.
Apply now and be part of something greater
If you’re ready to play a critical role in shaping the workforce behind life-changing care, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter to be considered.
We will be assessing applications as they are received and may close the advert earlier than the listed closing date.
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