Mental Health Allied Health Professional (AHP)

Community Mental Health | Locum & Contract Roles
📍 Western Australia - Regional & Remote

Medacs Healthcare is working closely with WA Health services, community mental health teams, and specialist programs across Western Australia to recruit experienced Mental Health Allied Health Professionals for locum contract roles in community settings.

These opportunities are available across Western Australia's regional and remote locations.

About the Roles

We are seeking Mental Health AHPs across a range of services, including:

Community Mental Health Services

• Adult, youth and older persons mental health
• Case management and care coordination
• Crisis response and outreach teams
• Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) and dual diagnosis services
• Aboriginal and remote community-based programs

Contract lengths typically range from 4 to 12 weeks, with extensions often available.

Eligible Disciplines

We welcome applications from:

• Social Workers
• Occupational Therapists
• Psychologists

(Discipline-specific requirements will vary by role and service.)

Essential Criteria

✅ Tertiary qualification in your allied health discipline
✅ Current AHPRA registration or relevant professional membership
✅ Mental health experience in community settings
✅ Strong assessment, communication and therapeutic engagement skills
✅ Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
✅ Experience in regional or remote settings (highly regarded)

What's On Offer

💰 Competitive hourly rates
🏠 Accommodation and travel provided for regional & remote roles
📆 Flexible contract durations
🌏 Opportunities across regional and remote WA
🤝 Dedicated Medacs consultant for ongoing support
📄 Streamlined compliance and onboarding process

Why Work With Medacs Healthcare?

Medacs Healthcare is a national leader in health workforce solutions, with a specialist mental health team supporting Allied Health Professionals across Australia.

We partner closely with WA services to ensure:

• Transparent rates and conditions
• Well-supported placements
• Roles aligned with your clinical experience and career goals

Our focus is on creating sustainable, meaningful placements where clinicians can make a real difference.

Apply Now

If you're a Mental Health Allied Health Professional considering your next role in Western Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or contact Maddie on 0402 925 163 for a confidential discussion.