- Part Time position based in Darwin (Ongoing – Subject to funding)
3 Days per week
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
- SCHADS Award Grade 5 – $105,446 TRP (including salary $93,859) PRO RATA
- Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance offered
Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?
About CatholicCare NT and the Program
CatholicCare NT, in collaboration with the Domestic Violence Legal Service program, aims to provide an integrated holistic service, dedicated to mental health support offered to protected persons affected by family violence.
The program goal is to reduce impacts from any negative mental health engagement with the legal system and experiences of family violence. The focus of this role is to prioritise victim safety and perpetrator accountability.
About the role
The Mental Health Counsellor (DFV) provides one-on-one counselling, therapeutic interventions and case management to women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence, in order to increase their safety and wellbeing. The role works closely with other CatholicCare NT services including but not limited to Family and Relationships Services, Victims of Crime, Men’s Behaviour Change and Financial Wellbeing.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or Counselling
- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the dynamics, impacts and effects of domestic and family violence on families and individuals;
- The ability to provide trauma-informed care and an understanding of the impact of abuse on mental health;
- Experience in conducting mental health assessments, particularly those related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and other psychological effects resulting from the experience of domestic violence;
- Membership or eligibility to join a governing body such as PACFA, AASW or ACA;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds;
- Strong file management including case notes and records of engagement with clients;
- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the issues impacting Aboriginal people and disadvantaged families in the NT.
How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au
Applications Close: 9am Thursday 05 October 2023
Interviews week of: 16 October 2023
Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
Darwin
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.