Outreach Clinician – headspace Katherine – Anglicare NT

Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory Ltd); Katherine; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supervision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Anglicare NT is seeking an Outreach Clinician to join headspace Katherine, delivering youth-focused mental health support to 12–25-year-olds. The role combines clinical practice with community outreach in Katherine and remote Aboriginal communities.

You will provide assessments, brief interventions, and family-inclusive care, working with the Wellbeing team, Elders and schools to ensure culturally safe, trauma-informed services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in youth mental health.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional registration.
• Experience working in outreach or community settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, brief interventions, SST, and family-inclusive support
• Deliver services in Katherine and remote Aboriginal communities
• Work collaboratively with the 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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Brief interventions

Documentation

Youth mental health

Community engagement

Cultural safety

Public speaking

Education

Psychology

Social Work

OT

Job description

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.

• 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

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