WHO ARE WE?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The SEWB practitioner is responsible for the provision of high quality culturally safe, trauma informed counselling, SEWB therapeutic supports and comprehensive mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults in the Darwin region. This role will provide client-centred support for Adults who present with medium to high needs and a broad range of issues relating to intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger management, grief and loss, sleep disturbance, domestic violence, sexual problems, relationship issues, and substance misuse. SEWB Practitioners are an integral part of the DDHS Social Emotional Wellbeing team, which is a multidisciplinary team that works together to provide holistic support and care for Adult clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide high-quality counselling and mental health services including clinical risk assessment and therapeutic support to adult clients.

• Provide mental health and wellbeing support that is sensitive and responsive to the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

• Deliver trauma-informed therapies to adults who are clients of DDHS

• Provide individual and group-based counselling and therapeutic support to adults experiencing mental health challenges, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and substance use.

• Develop co-operative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and providers to optimise client service delivery and referrals.

• Provide crisis intervention support, including risk assessments and safety planning for clients in acute distress.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or other related allied health disciplines.

• Current Membership/Registration with APHRA, Australian Association of Social Workers or Australian Counselling Association.

• Minimum of two years? experience working in a related field.

• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history; and an understanding of social, health and wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

• Demonstrate knowledge of current issues, standards, and trends in the delivery of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people.

• Demonstrated extensive experience in the Mental Health, Social and emotional wellbeing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation methods appropriate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

• High personal resilience and flexibility to deal with challenging situations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the relevant legislation guiding clinical practice for this position.

• Current or previous experience working in a mental health setting.

• Current or previous experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation

IN RETURN WE OFFER

• 6 weeks annual leave.

• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (in addition to annual leave).

• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.

• Career development and training opportunities

For further information, please contact- Tracey Castine| SEWB Manager Adult | (08) 8942 5400

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.

• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

• Current driver?s licence.

• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.

• Full rights to work in Australia.