Senior Social Worker

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment; Tennant Creek; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Living arrangements support

Regional allowances

Job summary

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Social Worker for an AOD-focused role in Tennant Creek, NT. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering culturally sensitive mental health and substance use services in remote communities.

Requirements include a Social Work Degree with AASW registration, extensive clinical experience, and ability to mentor colleagues. Police Check and Ochre Card may be required.

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree and AASW registration required.
• Extensive experience in clinical services for mental health and substance use.
• Understanding Aboriginal culture and working with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, leadership and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver culturally sensitive AOD and mental health services in remote communities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Supervision

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

AASW registration

Job description

Onoffer:

• 8-week contract
• Competitive hourly rate up to $110, including casual and regional allowances
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, community-focused environment
• Support with travel costs and living arrangements in regional NT
• AOD-focused role providing specialized alcohol and other drugs services

The role:

Join a dynamic team delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services in remote communities. Supportservice delivery in Tennant Creek and surrounding areas within a multidisciplinary team, offering timely, culturally appropriate mental health and substance use services, while providing leadership and mentoring to dedicated professionals.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree & AASW registration
• Extensive experience in clinical services related to mental health and substance use
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and effective work with diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication, leadership and supervision skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume, complex workload
• Police Check and Ochre Card required