- Full time position based in Darwin
- SCHADS Award Grade 5 – $105,446 TRP (including salary $93,859)
- 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 is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory. CatholicCare NT also delivers innovative youth programs focusing on social and emotional wellbeing, alcohol and drug use and mental health.
The aim of the Youth Enhanced Services (YES) Program is to provide culturally appropriate, evidence based psychological interventions for people with ‘severe’ mental illness. The YES program is designed to increase service access to support the chances of recovery and longer term social and emotional health and wellbeing.
About the role
The Youth Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing specialist mental health assessment, therapeutic interventions, clinical review and case presentations in order for the program to meet its objectives. The position utilises skills and knowledge to work with participants, their families and carers to develop recovery goals, and care plans within a set timeframe; all whilst ensuring a high standard of counselling, group work, case work and outreach support. There is also a strong emphasis on family engagement and community education.
What we are looking for
- Relevant Degree or Diploma with experience in Mental Health, Community Services, Youth Work or Counselling
- Proven clinical skills in the provision of mental health care to young people, including mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions and care plan development.
- Working knowledge of the common social and mental health issues faced by young people
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, report and case note writing
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people
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 12th 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.