Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 23rd Apr 2024
- Regional NT > Tennant Creek
The Australian Childhood Foundation was formed in 1986 with its primary aim to advocate on behalf of children who have suffered abuse and neglect. We work to prevent child abuse and reduce the harm it causes to children, families, and the community. We provide specialist trauma counselling and therapeutic care to child victims of abuse, as well as running research education and community awareness programs.
Back on Track is a Northern Territory Government initiative that provides an alternative to detention and pathways to divert young people (8-17 year-olds) away from the youth justice system. Back on Track is delivered in Tennant Creek by Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) and Saltbush Social Enterprises. The program provides a holistic and culturally appropriate service model to support the young person to get back on track. The program addresses at-risk behaviour, consequences and restitution, life skills, and cultural connection, family capacity building, supports engagement with education, and empowers young people to make safe decisions for everyone.
The Senior Clinician is responsible for undertaking the therapeutic needs assessment, case management, and providing counselling for children and young people in the program.
This position attracts a competitive base salary, phone, tablet, and superannuation. The salary is determined on the basis of the employee's experience and qualifications. In joining a strong, values based organisation, you will also have access to:
Interested in this new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children?
Please click 'Apply Now' to be redirected to our candidate portal, where you will be able to attach a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter, addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria.
Or for more information about the role or a copy of the position description please contact Human Resources at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Clinician - Tennant Creek enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
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