Outreach Clinician – headspace Katherine – Anglicare NT

Northern Territory PHN; Katherine; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglicare NT invites an Outreach Clinician to join headspace Katherine, delivering youth-focused mental health support to 12–25 year olds across Katherine and remote NT communities. This is a part-time, 6-month contract for 4 days per week, offering meaningful service impact and opportunities for growth.

You will provide clinical assessments, brief interventions, SST, and family-inclusive support; work with the Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker and a multidisciplinary team; promote mental

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in youth mental health
• Experience in outreach or community settings
• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy with professional registration
• Excellent communication and presenting to diverse groups
• Experience working respectfully in remote Aboriginal communities
• Ability to work independently and build community partnerships

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, brief interventions, SST, and family-inclusive support
• Deliver services in Katherine and remote Aboriginal communities
• Work collaboratively with Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker and multidisciplinary team
• Promote mental health literacy through workshops, presentations, and youth engagement activities
• Build strong relationships with Elders, community leaders, schools, and service providers
• Ensure services are culturally safe, trauma-informed, and responsive to community needs

Skills

Clinical assessment

Brief interventions

Documentation

Community engagement

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Psychology

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Part-time, 6-month contract – 4 days per week – $95,272.85 – $98,789.69

• Contribute to meaningful change for young people in Katherine and remote communities

• Access professional development, supervision, and opportunities for growth

Make a real impact in Katherine and remote NT communities.

Anglicare NT is a leading, quality-accredited community services organisation supporting Territorians across urban, regional, and remote areas. Guided by our values of social justice, cultural safety, and inclusion, we work alongside communities to create meaningful and sustainable change.

We are currently seeking an Outreach Clinician to join the headspace Katherine team and deliver youth-focused mental health support to young people aged 12–25. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with community engagement, remote outreach, and culturally informed service delivery.

About the Role:

In this role, you will:

• Provide clinical assessments, brief interventions, SST, and family-inclusive support

• Deliver services in Katherine and remote Aboriginal communities

• Work collaboratively with our Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker and multidisciplinary team

• Promote mental health literacy through workshops, presentations, and youth engagement activities

• Build strong relationships with local Elders, community leaders, schools, and service providers

• Ensure services are culturally safe, trauma-informed, and responsive to community needs

About You:

You will be an experienced, youth-focused clinician who is passionate about working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Psychology, Social Work, OT) and professional registration

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in youth mental health, ideally in outreach or community settings

• Skills in clinical assessment, brief interventions, and high-quality documentation

• Experience working respectfully in remote Aboriginal communities

• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to diverse groups

• Ability to work independently, manage time well, and build strong community partnerships

Requirements:

• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

• National Police Check (within 3 months)

• NT Driver’s Licence

• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job-specific vaccinations:

• Ability to meet visa/overseas worker compliance requirements