Youth Services Clinician
CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation
Posted 10 days ago
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
The prevailing recruitment processes will be followed.
The position may only be re-advertised at the CEO’s discretion if initial attempts to attract a suitably qualified Aboriginal person under special/equal opportunity measures are unsuccessful.
Full Time
Berrimah, NT
CAAPS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation delivering a range of important community services to people through activities and services that reflect our CORE values of caring, openness, respect and empowerment. You will be part of an exciting program delivering a new approach to providing AOD Services.
About the position
The Youth Services Clinician will support the comprehensive assessment of young people attending CAAPS Youth Services Intensive Assessment Program (IAP). Provide trauma sensitive care and support to young people who have suffered the impact of substance use.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
Collate information that will assist in the assessment of IAP young people.
Conduct assessment of IAP young people and provide referral where specialist assessment or support is required.
Development of compressive assessment reports and treatment plans.
Provide advice and support to the IAP and STP team around best practice principles in relation to CAAPS work with young people.
Focus on relationship building within a culturally safe and trauma informed approach.
Understand and adhere to legislative requirements of providing services to youth including the care and protection of young people.
Always maintain an awareness of the young person’s needs and wellbeing, including participating in internal handover procedures.
Participate in CAAPS afterhours on-call rotation.
Support the facilitation of psychoeducational groups as required.
Facilitate individual counselling sessions with young people as required.
Data entry and reporting in line with National reporting requirements, including up-to-date entry of case notes and revised case plans.
Your skills, experience and qualifications include:
Understanding of best practice principles and the evidence base related to the assessment of youth.
Sound knowledge of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Extensive understanding of current issues impacting the delivery of AOD services to young people affected by substance use.
Sound knowledge of trauma informed approaches to service delivery.
Extensive knowledge of current local and national issues related to health promotion and management.
Degree level qualification (or higher) in psychology, Social Work or similar field.
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or recognised qualifications in a related field.
Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
Current Criminal History Check
Current Ochre Card (Category E)
Current NAPCAN Mandatory Reporting Certificate, or willingness to obtain
Ability to produce a negative drug screen result on commencement, and maintain a drug-free lifestyle
Why work for CAAPS?
You are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation
Work in a family friendly and supportive work environment
Ongoing training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills
Take advantage of Salary Packaging Benefits that increases your take home pay!
Receive 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)!
To apply please visit http://www.caaps.org.au/about/careers for a copy of the position description, then submit your selection criteria responses and current resume to [email protected].
Applications will be assessed upon receipt and only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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