Therapeutic Worker (Psychologist / Social Worker / OT)
Job No:
114202
Location:
Tennant Creek
- Rewarding opportunity for a Therapeutic professional - Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
- Attractive remuneration ranging from $72,791 - $127,214 plus super
- Excellent benefits including relocation assistance, 6 weeks annual leave and accommodation subsidy
About the Organisation
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region.
Anyinginyi consists of five different sections (Health Centre, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allows them to have an holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services focusing on prevention and treatment in a culturally responsive way that empowers Aboriginal people to take more responsibility for their own health.
About the Opportunity
Anyinginyi has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Therapeutic Worker to join the Health Services team in Tennant Creek, NT.
This role is being offered on a 2 year contract, renewable upon further funding.
Reporting to the Section Manager, Health Services Section, this position will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating counselling and therapeutic services relating to mental, behavioural and emotional disorders for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Barkly region.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Undertaking triage, assessment, treatment/intervention and evaluation at an advanced level of practice to Aboriginal individuals, families and groups with complex needs;
- Advocating on behalf of clients in the pursuit of a holistic services delivery framework of care, to encourage positive outcomes for individuals and families through multi-agency work;
- Prioritising and coordinating a caseload of your own, including participating in clinical review meetings and case conferences; and
- Supporting and liaising with patient, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Whilst the majority of service delivery is clinic based and will occur in Tennant Creek, occasional overnight travel to remote communities may be required, dependent on operational needs.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you must be tertiary qualified and hold relevant registration as a Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
Due to the nature of the role, Anyinginyi is looking for someone with clinical experience and skills in the appropriate assessment, treatment and evaluation of Suicide Prevention, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Abuse including Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Person to Person Relationships, AOD use, some undiagnosed Mental Health issues, and Pregnancy and Early Childhood Development.
Previous experience delivering primary health care services within an Aboriginal community will be highly regarded but is not mandatory.
Please note: Prior to commencement you will need to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a current Ochre Card. A current Driver's License and the ability to drive to communities as required is also essential for this role.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide mental health services that help close the gap for Aboriginal health in remote Australia.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package circa $72,791 - $127,214 (dependent on qualifications and level of experience).
Anyinginyi also offers a host of additional benefits to further increase your take-home pay, including:
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- Salary sacrificing up to $15,899.94 p/a;
- Subsidised furnished Rental accommodation is available for candidates who are relocating;
- Relocation assistance (up to $5,000);
- One paid RDO monthly;
- Free general medical;
- Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory work);
- Free gym membership;
- Free medical prescriptions; and
- Insurance and professional indemnity cost assistance while you practice with Anyinginyi Health.
You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will also receive personal and professional development opportunities.
This is a diverse and fulfilling role making a difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - Apply Now!
About the Tennant Creek Region
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage, but is a remarkable community to set up home in!
500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town, but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a CDU campus, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.