Full Time Position based in Darwin (Northern Territory)Six Weeks Annual LeaveRelocation Assistance up to $3000Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?Positions available in Katherine and Darwin (NT)About CatholicCare NT and the ProgramCatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.CatholicCare NT's counselling program aims to enable children, young people and adults in all their diversity to develop and sustain safe, supportive and nurturing family relationships, and reduce the emotional, social and economic costs associated with disruption to family relationships.CatholicCare NT provides a number of Family and Relationships programs including: Family & Relationship Service (FaRS)Counselling – Catholic School StudentsEmployment Assistance ProgramChildren and Parenting Counselling (including children affected by parental AOD misuse and/or family violence)Domestic Violence CounsellingAbout the roleThe role of the Counsellor is to work within a cohesive and integrated team, providing high quality, responsive and culturally appropriate counselling services. The counsellor's role is to support and strengthen family relationships, prevent breakdown, enhance children and young people's wellbeing and mental health, assist couples and families to manage issues arising from relationships, including family violence, and support children after parental separation.CatholicCare NT Counsellors provide a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions including family therapy, individual and groups counselling, support and information and referral. These interventions are primarily targeted to support critical family development and transition points including formation, extension, and separation.Counsellors may specialise in particular areas depending on skills, experience and client need.What we are looking forRelevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling with substantial experience in a similar role.Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, adults, and families.Membership (or eligibility to obtain membership) of a governing body such as PACFA, AASW, ACA, or equivalent.Demonstrated competence in using a broad range of evidence-based counselling and group work approaches to support client outcomes.Strong interpersonal and communication skills including case note writing.Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.CatholicCare NT Employee BenefitsSix Weeks Annual LeaveSalary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailersAccess to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier lifeRelocation assistance offeredHow to ApplyFor a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website: www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/Applications Close: OngoingInterviews on: Rolling InterviewsApplications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.DARWINThe Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park.CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.#J-18808-Ljbffr