Contract Snr Mental Health Worker/Nurse Indigenous Child/Youth

Downunder People · Melbourne VIC · Full time
Posted 23d ago

Contract Snr Mental Health Worker/Nurse Indigenous Child/Youth

Downunder People
Melbourne VIC

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Full time

~$80k - $100k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide evidence-based mental health practices to Indigenous children and youth.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team in clinical, community, and outreach settings.
  • Assist with mental health issues and promote social and emotional wellbeing.

  • - Work, Live, Play, Central Australia
  • - Mental Health, Social & Emotional Well Being
  • -Generous Package Relocation, 6 Month Contract, poss extension

Contract Snr Mental Health Worker/Nurse Indigenous Child/Youth

-Work, Live, Play, Alice Springs
-Mental Health, Social & Emotional Well Being
-Salary Packaging, NT Gov additional Financial Incentives
-6 Month Contract poss extension
-Possible Accommodation Assistance     

Come Alone or Bring the Family. A Dynamic Position. Clinical, Community & Outreach Settings. Alice Springs, The heartbeat of Central Australia, a exciting cultural experience!!  

About This Employer - One of the largest health service providers in the state, servicing 1/3 of the top end. Indigenous programs and services include, health and well being, mental health, AOD, renal, disabilities and allied health. Our team is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team who have come from across Australia, with a mix of experiences and specialties.

Position Specifics - Reporting to the Mental Health Manager. This key autonomous role is part of our multidisciplinary mental health team, providing evidence-based mental health practises/sessions to our indigenous children and youth in Alice Springs and surrounding communities who have mild to moderate mental health including social and emotional wellbeing needs.     

Essential Skill Set: 

  • AHPRA registration
  • Role is suited to a Registered/ Provisional Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse/OT Therapist     
  • A demonstrated understanding of mental health issues in regards to children and youth  
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with Indigenous communities 
  • Computer literacy with ability to use electronic patient databases 

Package
 -Generous Base Salary
- Salary Packaging, Leave Loading,
- Fast Tracking Career Opportunities
- Study Development Opportunities
- NT Gov additional Financial Incentives
- Possible Accommodation Assistance 

So much to see and do in Central Australia, Uluru, The Olgas, Kings Canyon,   camping, 4 wheel driving, fishing.
What are your career, travel and cultural goals for 2026?  Something different for a while?
no phone calls pls To apply send your resume in MS Word by going to the Apply Now button at the bottom of this ad, alternatively belinda@dupeople.com.au  no phone calls pls

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Skills

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Ahpra registrationChildren and youth mental healthComputer literacyCultural competenceMental health

Perks & benefits

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Fast tracking career opportunitiesGenerous base salaryPossible accommodation assistanceSalary packagingStudy development opportunities

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