Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker – Child and Youth
Professional 3 Remuneration Package Range $130,087 - $145,485 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Child and Youth Mental Health Service
Alice Springs and Tennant Creek, Central Australia

Two vacancies are available, one in Alice Springs and one in Tennant Creek.

• Career opportunities for AHPRA accredited MH Nurse, Psych, OT or Social Worker.
• Provide specialist mental health services to children and young people.
• Contribute to the development of contemporary models of care.

Opportunities for experienced Mental Health practitioners with a history of providing services to children and young people with serious emotional and behavioural difficulties.

As a Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker (P3) you are responsible for the delivery of a high-quality mental health service to children with serious emotional and behavioural difficulties, including mental health assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Your key duties include managing a caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, comprehensive mental health assessments, in addition to a strong focus on working with families and therapeutic intervention. You will participate in the development of contemporary models of care, including new service models in response to NT Health and National mental health reforms, contribute to research and undertake quality evaluation at program or professional network level.

Ideally, you will be an accomplished MH Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist with registration to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Demonstrated recent clinical experience in mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation methods appropriate for children and young people is essential.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 11.5% Superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, an additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health.

If you reside outside of the Northern Territory this is a great time to consider relocating.

Alice Springs

Treat yourself to an enviable lifestyle and a work-life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes of the MacDonnell Ranges or Red Centre Desert, Aboriginal rock art and the spectacular storms and rainfalls, The rich multicultural society and community spirit makes Alice Springs a great place to live, work and play.

Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek sits at the intersection of two main highways and can be easily accessed via road, rail and air. Residents have access to all the standard trimmings of a country town including supermarkets, cafes and pubs, hostels and motor inns. The Devil’s Marbles and Davenport Ranges are major tourist attractions in your back yard.

Explore working in the Northern Territory Government

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-ntg

Explore working for NT Health

• https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/mental-health/hospital-mental-health-services/central-australia
• https://health.nt.gov.au/

Explore Central Australia

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/alice-springs-and-surrounds
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1329100/Barkly_regional_guide.pdf

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Nigel Wyatt on 08 8951 5961 / 0457 033 260 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 24538
Closing date: 10.04.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search