Role Description

This is an on-site/ tele-health role located in Darwin, NT for a Psychotherapist, Psychologist (including provisional), Clinical Counsellor or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner.

The clinician will be responsible for providing short-term psychotherapy and counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups with diverse needs and backgrounds.

The clinician will also develop and implement treatment plans using evidence-based approaches, conduct assessments and evaluations, maintain confidential client records, and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff.

The ideal applicant will work from a client-centered framework, have skills or experience in solution-focused interventions such as CBT, DBT, EFT. EMDR training is desirable, however, will be provided for the right applicant within the first 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree Qualified or higher in Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or a related field, plus
• Psychotherapists/Clinical Counsellors (with 5+ years of experience) - Clinical registration with PACFA, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner - general registration with AHPRA (or meeting eligibility criteria to apply), Psychologist - general registration with AHPRA, Provisional Psychologist - provisional registration with AHPRA
• WWC card & current Criminal History Check
• Demonstrated experience in providing individual and group psychotherapy and counseling services, and familiarity with evidence-based practices
• Excellent knowledge of mental health issues, diagnoses, and treatments, and strong skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and building therapeutic rapport with clients
• Ability to implement and evaluate treatment plans, and adapt intervention strategies to each client's needs
• Excellent knowledge of professional ethics, privacy, and confidentiality, and ability to maintain accurate and complete client records
• Experience in working with diverse populations, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with trauma survivors is highly desirable

What We Offer

• Monthly group supervision and professional development
• The potential for paid supervision for provisional psychologists
• Professional development allowance
• Paid professional development leave
• Competitive remuneration
• Supportive workplace culture and team - we believe in providing a curious, open, and non-judgmental environment for both clients and clinicians
• Strong peer support
• Support for those completing EMDR training and looking to gain accreditation as a practitioner or consultant
• Flexible hours
• Autonomy in creating a system that works for you to thrive as a clinician
• Support for relocation to Darwin for interstate applicants

About Our Clinic

Our clinic is the only EMDR Clinic & Trauma Centre in Darwin. Our focus is supporting clients who have experienced trauma, whether that presents as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, complex trauma, OCD or other pathology.

We believe in resolving symptoms rather than simply providing skills to manage them.

We value members of our team and the benefits that come from individuality and different life experiences.