Aboriginal Mental Health Practitioner

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work that is community-led

Professional development 15 days/year

6 weeks annual leave + 15 days paid B&

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking an Aboriginal Mental Health Practitioner to deliver culturally responsive social and emotional wellbeing support, focusing on therapeutic services for people engaged with the Congress SEWB service, including ASMMHC.

The role is Aboriginal Identified, full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a comprehensive package and strong opportunities for professional development in Alice Springs.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline with focus on therapeutic mental health practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SEWB principles.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Experience with safeguarding confidentiality and records management.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive social and emotional wellbeing support.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for mental health and SEWB.
• Engage in screening, assessments, case management, advocacy and outreach.
• Collaborate with SEWB services and Alice Springs Medicare Mental Health Centre.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship building

Cultural competency

Social support interventions

Group work facilitation

Education

Degree in Narrative Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Allied Health

Job description

Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Identified position

$110,916 - $124,196 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$136,195 - $153,019

About the role

The Aboriginal Mental Health Practitioner provides culturally responsive social and emotional wellbeing support, with a focus on therapeutic services, to people engaged with the Congress Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) service, including the Alice Springs Medicare Mental Health Centre (ASMMHC).

The Aboriginal Mental Health Practitioner supports individuals and their families through evidence-based methodologies that include, but are not limited to screening and assessments, case management, problem solving, advocacy, outreach, various therapeutic modalities, and group work to facilitate change, develop independence from services, explore opportunities and improve social and emotional wellbeing.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• A degree in relevant discipline (Narrative Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other Allied Health) or equivalent qualification, with a focus on therapeutic mental health practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) principles and practice and ability to establish therapeutic relationships and deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive therapeutic interventions for people experiencing mental health, social and emotional wellbeing concerns.
• Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, assessment, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation and a proven capacity to deliver innovative, quality client services within professional and service timeframes.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills and previous experience working with Aboriginal clients who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
• Ability to maintain confidential and accurate records, including the ability to plan and time management, and managing completing demands under pressure.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from Alice Springs and other locations.
• Current Drivers License.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

For more information on the position please contact Mental Health Manager, Dayna Hoole on 0473 356 210 or via email .