Job Opportunity: SEWB Practitioner for Youth
The position of SEWB Practitioner is a key role within our organization, focused on providing high-quality culturally safe and trauma-informed counselling services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in the Darwin region.
This vital service aims to promote the social, emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people, enabling them to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality clinical risk assessments and provide therapeutic support to youth clients.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive case notes and reports.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of evidence-based strategies and practices for Social Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.
* Ensure all actions are aligned with the organization's objectives, values, and reputation while upholding honesty, integrity, and good faith.
* Collaborate with the SEWB Practitioner Team Lead - Youth to develop and evaluate client professional goals.
Requirements:
* Hold tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or other related allied health disciplines.
* Be a current member/registered with APHRA, Australian Association of Social Workers, or Australian Counselling Association.
* Possess a minimum of two years' experience working in a related field.
* Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, as well as an understanding of social, health, and wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
* Have knowledge of current issues, standards, and trends in delivering mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people.
* Exhibit extensive experience in mental health, social and emotional wellbeing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation methods suitable for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Display ability to effectively interact with clients, carers, and other professionals from diverse cultures.
* Prove teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the capacity to constructively negotiate outcomes with various stakeholders.
* Possess high personal resilience and flexibility to handle challenging situations.
* Have demonstrated computer skills, particularly in using client information systems.
* Be familiar with relevant legislation guiding clinical practice for this position.
* Hold current or previous experience working in a mental health setting.
* Hold current or previous experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
* Certification in a relevant mental health field or primary healthcare, or equivalent training.
This exciting opportunity will appeal to experienced professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
We encourage applicants who share our commitment to cultural safety, trauma-informed care, and promoting social and emotional wellbeing in communities.