Vacancy Number: 022910

• Barkly Mental Health Team – Tennant Creek
• Fixed vacancy available for 12 months
• Professional 3 Remuneration Package Range $123,326 - $137,926 (Comprising salary $106,568 - $119,351, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)
• In addition to above Package Range; postgraduate qualification and professional development allowances and salary sacrifice provisions apply

The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in the Territory are like no other in Australia, from remote Aboriginal health to tropical health and urban tertiary care. Continued investments in Aboriginal health, remote health, acute care and community services offer many opportunities for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

Barkly Mental Health Service

An opportunity exists for a Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse or Occupational Therapist to fill the position of Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker Child and Youth, Barkly Mental Health Service.

We are looking for someone with experience in Mental Health. The Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker is responsible for the provision of high quality mental health services to children and young people who have a mental illness.

Mental Health Central Australia Region delivers public mental health services through a number of interdependent specialist multi-disciplinary mental health teams based in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. This is a unique and rare opportunity in a highly-interested field within a positive and supportive team environment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address).

A position description is attached.

For further information please contact Sarah Mackenzie Dodds on 08 8951 5950 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker - Child and Youth - Tennant Creek enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

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