Are you a professionally qualified and experienced Counsellor or Psychotherapist in Australia, registered with PACFA or ACA (or equivalent)? Are you passionate about providing high-quality therapeutic support and seeking a flexible, autonomous way to practice via telehealth? Mentalzon.com invites dedicated practitioners like you to join our platform, connecting you with clients across Australia seeking private counselling and psychotherapy services online.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a contemporary platform designed to facilitate direct connections between individuals seeking mental health and well-being support and qualified, ethical practitioners. We recognize the vital role of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in supporting individuals through life's challenges and fostering personal growth. Our platform empowers you to build or extend your independent private practice, manage your work effectively, and reach clients in need of your expertise through a secure online experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Counselling/Psychotherapy: Conduct comprehensive client assessments, establish therapeutic alliances, and provide evidence-informed counselling and/or psychotherapy services via secure telehealth technology.
• Develop Therapeutic Goals and Plans: Collaboratively develop person-centred therapeutic goals and intervention plans with clients.
• Utilise Diverse Therapeutic Modalities: Apply a range of appropriate therapeutic approaches and techniques based on client needs, your training, and ethical best practice.
• Maintain Professional Records: Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of all client interactions, adhering to the ethical codes and practice standards of your professional association (e.g., PACFA, ACA) and relevant Australian federal and state/territory privacy legislation (e.g., Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)).
• Uphold Ethical and Professional Standards: Practice strictly in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Practice Standards of your recognized professional counselling/psychotherapy association (e.g., PACFA Clinical Registrant standards, ACA Level 3/4 standards).
• Adherence to Telehealth Guidelines: Comply with all applicable telehealth policies and guidelines provided by your professional association and best practice standards for remote service delivery.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing supervision (as per association requirements) and continuous professional development to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge.

Essential Requirements:

• Professional Association Membership: Current clinical/full practising registration with a leading Australian counselling/psychotherapy association, such as:
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – e.g., Clinical Registrant.
  • Australian Counselling Association (ACA) – e.g., Level 3 or Level 4 Member.
  • Or equivalent full practising membership with another recognized professional body that upholds comparable standards of training, supervised practice, and ethical conduct.
• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or Master's degree (AQF Level 9) in Counselling or Psychotherapy from a program recognized/accredited by PACFA or ACA, or demonstrated equivalent training that meets the standards for clinical/full practising membership with these bodies.
• Supervised Practice: Verifiable completion of supervised practice hours meeting the requirements for clinical/full practising membership of PACFA or ACA.
• Experience: Proven post-qualification experience in providing individual counselling and/or psychotherapy.
• 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 therapy delivery and competence in electronic record-keeping/client management systems.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional workspace compliant with confidentiality requirements for telehealth.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Current professional indemnity insurance specifically covering counselling and/or psychotherapy practice (including telehealth) in Australia.
• Commitment to CPD & Supervision: Adherence to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and supervision requirements as stipulated by your professional association.

Desirable Requirements:

• Specialization or advanced training in particular therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice).
• Experience in private practice in Australia.
• Extensive experience in delivering counselling or psychotherapy services via telehealth.
• Eligibility to provide services as an NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) therapeutic support provider.
• Registration with private health funds that may offer rebates for counselling services (where applicable based on your association and their agreements).
• Experience working with diverse client populations and presenting issues.

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

• Ultimate Flexibility & Autonomy: Choose your own working hours, client load, and therapeutic approach, consistent with your professional ethics and association standards.
• Work from Anywhere (Australia): Provide services remotely from any suitable location within Australia.
• Private Billing – No Medicare Rebates: Establish your own competitive sessional rates for private counselling/psychotherapy services.
  • Important Note: Services provided by Counsellors and Psychotherapists on this platform are not eligible for Medicare rebates. Clients will be paying privately.
  • Some clients may be able to claim a rebate from their private health fund if they have appropriate extras cover and you are registered with that fund – this is the client's responsibility to ascertain.
  • (Typical private counselling rates in Australia can range from AUD $100 - $200+ per session, varying by experience and location).
• Platform Reach: Gain visibility and access clients actively seeking private counselling and psychotherapy services via Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Client Care: The platform assists with client acquisition, allowing you to focus on your therapeutic work.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Create Your Profile: Register on Mentalzon.com, detailing your qualifications, current clinical/full practising membership with PACFA, ACA, or equivalent (including membership number), areas of expertise, therapeutic approaches, and experience.
2. Upload Verification Documents: Submit copies of your relevant degree(s), certificate of current clinical/full membership with your professional association, proof of identity, and details of your professional indemnity insurance.
3. Await Verification: Our team will review and verify your credentials and professional standing.
4. Set Your Availability: Define your working hours and preferred methods for client interaction.
5. Engage with Clients: Start receiving enquiries for private consultations. Manage all aspects of client engagement, including fee structures and payments, directly with your clients in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as a Counsellor / Psychotherapist?

• Empower Your Practice: Design your private work to suit your professional goals and personal needs.
• Direct Therapeutic Relationships: Foster direct connections and manage the therapeutic journey autonomously with your clients.
• 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 specialized counselling or psychotherapy services.

If you are a qualified and professionally registered Counsellor or Psychotherapist in Australia, dedicated to ethical practice and client well-being, and interested in the freedom and flexibility of remote private practice, join Mentalzon.com today.

Note: Current clinical/full practising membership with a recognized Australian professional counselling/psychotherapy body (such as PACFA Clinical Registrant or ACA Level 3/4 Member or equivalent) is essential for listing on this platform. This demonstrates adherence to recognized standards of training, ethics, and ongoing professional development in a self-regulated field. Services offered are on a private fee-paying basis and are not eligible for Medicare rebates. This opportunity is for self-employed practitioners. You are responsible for ensuring full compliance with all professional, ethical, and legal requirements for practice in Australia.