Mental Health Counsellor DVF – CatholicCare – Darwin

  • Competitive salary package of $105,446 TRP (including salary $93,859) PRO RATA
  • Up to 3.5k for relocation assistance available
  • Part-time position based in Darwin
Why Catholic Care NT?
Catholic Care exist to make a positive difference in people’s lives. With over 25 years in the Northern Territory and having a strong values base Catholic Care are experts in strengthening and empowering people and communities to make difficult situations more manageable.

What’s in it for you?

  • SCHADS Award Level 5 – $105,446 TRP (including salary $93,859) PRO RATA
  • Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
  • Part time position (3 days per week) based in Darwin
  • Up to 3.5k for relocation assistance offered
  • Access to NT PHN scholarships and bursaries
What’s the role?
  • Provide information, non-legal advocacy and mental health support for participants before, during and after court dates
  • Undertake risk assessments that promote and support the continued safety of women & children, that identifies mental health support needs
  • Referral of participants to appropriate mental health services
  • Apply evidence based, trauma informed practice principles to work towards agreed upon goals that aim to deliver participant wellbeing outcomes and build capacity & resilience
Is this the right role for you?
  • Relevant qualification in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or Counselling Membership or eligibility to join a governing body such as PACFA, AASW or ACA
  • 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
  • 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
  • Capacity to travel remotely on a regular basis which may include long distance road travel (driving), travel in light aircraft and staying in basic accommodation.

NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.

 

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Ashleigh McDonald on 08 8982 1056 or recruitment@ntphn.org.au

Job Information

Job Reference: AD-1223
Salary: $105,446 TRP (including salary $93,859) PRO RATA
Salary From: £
Salary To: £
Job Industries: Medical and Nursing
Job Locations: Darwin
Job Types: Allied Health
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Unlike other Primary Health Networks, we have a rural workforce agency. The Rural Workforce Agency NT attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the NT. Support programs include orientation for new recruits, professional development, GP locum relief, grants and scholarships, workforce planning and advice, and practice management support.

Unlike other Primary Health Networks, we have a rural workforce agency. The Rural Workforce Agency NT attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the NT. Support programs include orientation for new recruits, professional development, GP locum relief, grants and scholarships, workforce planning and advice, and practice management support.

Key Responsibilities, but not limited to:

To be considered for this oppertunity, you must meet the below essential criteria:

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