Mental Health Practitioner - Support Recovery

About Us:

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

Join a Life-Changing Initiative: Supporting Recovery Program

Anglicare and CatholicCare have partnered to deliver a transformative program-Supporting Recovery-designed to make a genuine difference in the lives of people in our community. As mission-aligned organisations, we are united in our commitment to care, compassion, and long-term healing.

The Supporting Recovery program provides free, trauma-informed mental health care to victim-survivors of Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) and their families across South West Sydney. Services are available for up to two years and include:

• Evidence-based psychological therapies and wellbeing interventions
• Coordination with other services to support referral pathways
• Community engagement to raise awareness and foster support

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced mental health professional to join our team. Based on current program funding, this role is a Maximum Term (till June 2026) part time role with opportunity to extend further, 3-4 days a week (negotiable), based at Campbelltown.

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Deliver best-practice, trauma-informed psychological therapies
• Provide culturally safe, inclusive, and person-centred care
• Collaborate with CatholicCare, Anglicare, and external stakeholders
• Participate in supervision, case consultations, and continuous improvement
• Travel across South Western Sydney as needed

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary degree qualification applicable to role - i.e. psychology, counselling, social work, or similar.
• Registration with relevant professional body - i.e. minimum level 2 ACA, PACFA provisional, AHPRA, AASW mental health social worker accreditation.
• Training and experience in at least two of the following psychological therapies and interventions: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Hoping to Overcome PTSD through Empowerment (HOPE), Intervention Model, Family therapies/Narrative therapy, Occupational therapies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• 2+ years experience working with clients experiencing mental health challenges and FDSV (mandatory).
• 5+ years experience and best practice knowledge of working with children and young people with experiences of trauma.
• Play-therapy, sand-therapy or other child-centred/led best-practice modality training and experience required.
• Previous relevant training and experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and CALD clients (desirable).
• Police check and WWCC.

If you meet the above-mentioned requirements and have demonstrated clinical expertise for this role, and you're passionate about working with a team that supports victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence - we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Work in a flexible, supportive setting that allows you to do your best work.
• Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exclusive Benefits: Access discounts at over 400 retail, accommodation, and entertainment venues.
• Wellbeing Focus: Benefit from regular supervision, mentoring, and a comprehensive induction program.
• Fitness Perks: Get discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
• Tax Advantages: Take advantage of salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organization.
• Positive Culture: Thrive in a fun, supportive, and engaged team environment.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

If you require further information about this opportunity, please email our Talent Acquisition Partner at

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthened

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; closing date is subject to change without notice