Job description
About Us
Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.
We offer great benefits, including:
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About headspace
headspace are a busy and innovative youth mental health service providing a variety of mental health, medical, sexual and other health related services as well as vocational, functional groups and social services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families.
About the Opportunity
As the Clinician at headspace Katherine, you’ll play a crucial role in providing comprehensive screening, assessment, and targeted interventions for young people accessing headspace services. From the moment they reach out to us, you’ll be there to guide them through their journey towards better mental health and well-being.
You’ll have the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of young people, including young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as their families, friends, and other stakeholders. By practicing from a choice philosophy, you’ll empower young people to take control of their own paths to wellness.
Your expertise in assessing complex needs and conducting risk assessments will ensure that every young person receives personalized care and support. By fostering a collaborative and strength-based approach, you’ll help them navigate challenges and develop clear pathways for change.
In addition to providing one-on-one therapeutic interventions, you’ll also have the chance to engage with the community through outreach, information sessions, and group work. Your contributions will help raise awareness and support the mental health needs of young people in our community.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- An approved tertiary qualification and minimum 1 years’ experience in a health-related discipline and registration with the relevant regulatory body such as APHRA or membership AASW for Social Workers.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of individual and group work, including screening, assessment, targeted goal, and outcome focused interventions to young people and their families.
- Experience in working with young people within a multi-disciplinary mental health or youth service setting and a demonstrated understanding of mental health issues impacting young people, best practice treatment options, support services and co-morbidities.
- Experience working with culturally diverse groups and a commitment to working safely with young Aboriginal people and their families.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Natasha Reece on (08) 8912 4000 or visit our careers page at anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/.
A position description is attached.
APPLICATIONS are reviewed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply, the better!
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working withChildren (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current NT manual driver’s licence.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Unfortunately, we aren’t in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don’t have the independent right to work in the country you’re applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemption).