Are you an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) in Australia, passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care and Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) through a flexible, modern approach? Mentalzon.com invites skilled and compassionate AMHSWs like you to join our platform, connecting you with clients across Australia seeking specialised mental health support online. Manage your own schedule, champion client well-being from a psychosocial perspective, and build your telehealth private practice with us.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a contemporary platform dedicated to fostering direct connections between qualified mental health professionals and individuals throughout Australia seeking private mental health services. Our mission is to empower AMHSWs to establish or enhance their independent practice, manage their work efficiently, and reach clients who can benefit from their unique skills in providing Focussed Psychological Strategies and holistic psychosocial support, all via a secure and user-friendly online environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Specialist Mental Health Services Remotely: Conduct comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments. Provide evidence-based Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) to clients via secure telehealth, as recognised under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
• Develop and Implement Care Plans: Create collaborative, person-centred care plans, often in conjunction with client's General Practitioner (GP) and their Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
• Provide Therapeutic Interventions: Utilise a range of FPS modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, psycho-education, relaxation strategies, skills training) appropriate to client needs and your expertise.
• Apply a Social Work Perspective: Integrate a holistic, psychosocial framework that considers the social, environmental, and systemic factors impacting a client's mental health and well-being.
• Maintain Professional Records: Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of all client interactions, adhering to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics, Practice Standards, AMHSW guidelines, and relevant Australian federal and state/territory privacy legislation (e.g., Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)).
• Uphold Ethical Standards: Practice strictly in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics, Practice Standards, and guidelines for AMHSWs.
• Liaison and Advocacy: Liaise effectively with GPs, psychiatrists, other health professionals, and community services to ensure coordinated care. Advocate for clients' needs where appropriate.
• Adherence to Telehealth Guidelines: Comply with AASW and other relevant professional guidelines for delivering social work and mental health services via telehealth.

Essential Requirements:

• Accreditation: Current accreditation as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• AASW Membership: Current financial membership with the AASW.
• Education: Completion of an AASW-accredited Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree, or an overseas qualification recognised by AASW as equivalent.
• Experience: Demonstrated post-AMHSW accreditation experience in providing specialist mental health assessment, Focussed Psychological Strategies, and case management in a clinical mental health setting.
• Medicare Provider Status: Eligibility to obtain, or current status as, a registered Medicare provider, able to provide services under AMHSW MBS item numbers.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within Australia.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using secure video conferencing platforms for delivering therapeutic services, and competence in electronic record-keeping and practice management.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional workspace compliant with confidentiality requirements for telehealth.
• Core Competencies: Strong skills in mental health assessment, formulation, delivery of Focussed Psychological Strategies, crisis intervention, psychosocial intervention, trauma-informed care, cross-cultural practice, ethical decision-making, and excellent communication skills.
• Professional Commitments: Current professional indemnity insurance covering AMHSW practice in Australia (including telehealth), and commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by AASW for AMHSW status.

Desirable Requirements:

• Specific advanced training in particular FPS modalities (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informed skills, Schema Therapy informed approaches, specific trauma therapies).
• Significant experience in private practice in Australia.
• Extensive experience in delivering mental health services via telehealth.
• Specialised experience working with particular client populations (e.g., children and adolescents, older adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals with complex trauma or co-occurring conditions).
• Knowledge of and ability to connect clients with a wide range of community support services.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Practice):

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose your own working hours, whether part-time or full-time, to align with your professional and personal life.
• Full Autonomy: You control your schedule, client load, and therapeutic approach, consistent with AMHSW standards and ethics.
• Work from Anywhere (Australia): Provide services remotely from any suitable location within Australia, ensuring compliance with AASW and Medicare requirements.
• Direct Client Payment & Medicare: Establish your own competitive sessional rates. Clients with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) and referral are eligible for Medicare rebates for AMHSW services. (Note: Private practice consultation rates for AMHSWs in Australia are comparable to other allied health professionals providing FPS, typically ranging from AUD $150 - $250+ per session).
• Platform Reach: Gain visibility and access clients actively seeking private AMHSW services via Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Client Well-being: The platform supports client acquisition and initial connection, allowing you to focus on your clinical and therapeutic work.
• Technical Assistance: Receive support for using the platform and optimising your professional profile.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Create Your Profile: Register on Mentalzon.com, detailing your qualifications, AASW membership and AMHSW accreditation details (including provider/membership numbers), Medicare provider status, experience, areas of specialisation, and therapeutic approaches.
2. Upload Verification Documents: Submit copies of your AASW AMHSW accreditation certificate, proof of AASW membership, evidence of your qualifying social work degree, proof of identity, and details of your professional indemnity insurance.
3. Await Verification: Our team will review and verify your credentials.
4. Set Your Availability: Define your working hours and preferred methods for client interaction.
5. Engage with Clients: Start receiving enquiries for private AMHSW consultations. Manage all aspects of client engagement, including fee structures (and advice on Medicare rebates where applicable), directly with your clients in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as an AMHSW?

• Empower Your Practice: Design your private work to suit your professional expertise and personal circumstances.
• Direct Therapeutic Relationships: Foster direct connections and manage the therapeutic journey autonomously with your clients, applying your unique social work lens.
• Transparent Platform: Free registration. Mentalzon.com aims to support your independent practice; any service fees for platform use will be clearly outlined.
• Increased Visibility: Leverage Mentalzon.com's marketing to connect with individuals across Australia seeking your specialised mental health social work services.

If you are an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker in Australia, dedicated to ethical practice, social justice, and client empowerment, and are interested in the freedom and flexibility of remote private practice, join Mentalzon.com today. Connect with clients seeking your expert support and build an online practice component that reflects your professional values.

Note: Current accreditation as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and eligibility to provide services under Medicare are mandatory for this role. This opportunity is for self-employed AMHSWs offering private practice services. You are responsible for ensuring full compliance with all AASW professional and ethical standards, Medicare Australia requirements, and all relevant Australian laws and regulations, including privacy legislation.