Social Emotional Wellbeing

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.

SELECTIONCRITERIA

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

• 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 |

• 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.