Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

Department of Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Darwin is seeking an Administrative Officer 4 to support the Adult Mental Health Team - Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. The role focuses on promoting Aboriginal culture and delivering culturally safe services across Darwin and Palmerston.

You will advise staff on culturally informed approaches to mental health, provide cultural consultation, and collaborate on assessments, interventions, education, and follow-up.

Qualifications

• This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants.

Responsibilities

• Promote Aboriginal culture and deliver culturally safe services in AMHT/TEMHAODS.
• Advise staff on culturally informed mental health approaches and advocate for Aboriginal clients.
• Collaborate on assessments, interventions, education and follow-up in Darwin/Palmerston.

Job description

Administrative Officer 4 - Remuneration Package $94,248 - $107,434 (including salary $79,664 - $90,824)

Vacancy Number:

032950

Agency:

Department of Health

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Unit

Adult Mental Health Team - Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

Location:

Darwin, Palmerston

Primary Objective:

Promote Aboriginal culture, cultural practices and ensure the delivery of culturally safe and responsive services within the AMHT and TEMHAODS, advising staff on culturally informed approaches to mental health. Provide cultural consultation, advocate for Aboriginal clients, and collaborate with the team on assessments, interventions, education, and follow-up accross Darwin and Palmerston. One vacancy is available, working in Darwin and Palmerston.

Special Instructions:

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants.

Contact:

Shabnam Shabir on 08 8999 4352 or [e-mail]

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