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Accredited Mental Health Social worker
Location: Toowoomba, Qld
Position Type: Contractor
Availability: Room availability from early July 2026
Join a thoughtfully appointed, supportive private practice located in the heart of Toowoomba City.
Forrest Psychology is seeking an experienced and compassionate Accredited Mental Health Social Worker to join our established private practice as an independent contractor on a service-fee arrangement.
This position is well suited to a clinician seeking a calm, professional, and well-presented therapeutic environment with strong administrative support and an existing referral base — allowing you to focus your energy on meaningful clinical work rather than the demands of running a practice alone.
At Forrest Psychology, we value warmth, professionalism, authenticity, and high-quality client care. We have intentionally created a practice environment that feels calm, professional, and welcoming for both clinicians and clients alike.
About the Practice
Our clinic offers:
Thoughtfully appointed therapy rooms designed to feel calm, private, and professional
A spacious staff room and kitchen area for clinicians to decompress between sessions
A large waiting room with complimentary artisanal teas for clients to enjoy prior to appointments
Full administrative support including bookings, billing, Medicare processing, and management of client enquiries
Established referral pathways with strong demand for mental health services
Flexible working arrangements and autonomy over your caseload and schedule
A collegial and supportive professional environment that values clinician wellbeing and sustainable practice
A central location with ample client parking & wheelchair access.
This role would particularly suit a cliniciawho enjoys working independently while still appreciating the benefits of being part of a supportive clinical environment.
The Opportunity
As an independent contractor within the practice, you will have the flexibility to shape your own caseload and areas of interest while benefiting from:
Referrals through our established network of medical providers & direct referrals through our competitively ranked website.
Administrative and reception support
Access to furnished consulting rooms
Inclusion within an established and respected local practice
Opportunities for peer connection and professional collaboration
We welcome Accredited Mental Health Social Workers with experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, or specific clinical presentations. Clinicians with established special interests are encouraged to apply.
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Applicants must possess:
Accreditation as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Eligibility to provide services under Medicare's Better Access initiative
Current registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), where applicable
Professional indemnity insurance meeting current professional requirements
Current ABN
Eligibility for Medicare provider numbers
A commitment to ethical, evidence-based, and client-centred practice
Ability to deliver psychological interventions through the use of a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A commitment to developing genuine therapeutic connections through warmth, authenticity, and respect
Experience working independently within private practice or comparable settings
The following would be viewed favourably:
Additional training in recognised therapeutic modalities
Experience working with complex mental health presentations
Established specialist clinical interests
Structure
This role is offered under an independent contractor service-fee arrangement.
To Apply
Please submit:
A current CV
A brief cover letter outlining your clinical experience, areas of interest, and what you are seeking in a practice environment
Additional Queries
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please email our Practice Manager, Elizabeth, via hello@forrestpsychology.com