Youth Counsellor – Saltbush – Alice Springs

  • Alice Springs location
  • Up to $7,000 for relocation assistance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
Why Saltbush Social Enterprises?
Saltbush Social Enterprises are ‘can do’ people with a passion and commitment to the delivery of easily accessible and culturally appropriate support that empowers a positive understanding and attitude towards better life choices.

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary of $85-$90K dependent on experience + Salary Packaging
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Eligibility for professional development grants through NT PHN
  • Up to $7,000 relocation assistance for eligible applicants
  • Family friendly and supportive work environment
  • Receive training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills
What’s the role?
  • Work with the Therapeutic Program team to provide therapeutic interventions to participants engaged in the programs, ensuring all critical processes are followed and the established framework adhered to by all therapist
  • Deliver early intervention and prevention counselling as well as programs aimed at minimising the frequency and occurrence of poor mental health and at reducing the heighted lifetime impact of mental disorders
  • Work with partners to develop collaborative systems and multi-agency pathways that further support and enhance the mental health and wellbeing of young people and adults
  • Maintain a monitoring and evaluation system to ensure accurate and complete data is recorded for all participants and ensure treatment plans are updated progressively or reflected in case notes
  • Develop and maintain relationships with a range of providers such as AOD, mental health, health and related services including networking with organisations and proactively seeking to partner in service delivery, for referrals and in the throughcare phase
Is this the right role for you?
  • Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Counselling with current registration relevant to qualification.
  • Demonstrated experience working with youths that have co-existing and complex needs
  • Experience working with trauma informed therapeutic counselling frameworks and practice
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and their families
  • Current NT driver’s license, police clearance, first aid certificate, ochre card (or willingness to obtain)
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 email recruitment@ntphn.org.au
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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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Salary:

$85,000 - $90,000
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Job Type:

Allied Health

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