Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Worker

Base Salary: $85,176 - $99,333 (p.a.)Total Effective Package: $105,546 - $121,475 (p.a.)*Contract Type: Full Time, Maximum Term contract until June 2025Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:Competitive salariesSix (6) weeks' annual leaveGenerous salary packagingA strong commitment to Professional DevelopmentRelocation assistance (where applicable)Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in the Northern Territory and is one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country. Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic, and culturally appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities. It is a strong political advocate for closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.About the roleThis is an exciting new position within Congress. We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Worker.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities continue to be significantly impacted by suicide and suicidal ideation. The Culture Care Connect program seeks to overcome the inequality experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, integrating suicide prevention planning and response activity by developing and delivering trauma-aware, healing-informed aftercare services that consider the intersection between AOD, SEWB, and other complementary programs.The Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Worker is responsible for providing assertive and timely follow-up care for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to this service following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis, in line with the co-designed aftercare model of care.The person in this role will be resourced with strong training and ongoing support mechanisms, including clinical and cultural supervision.For more information on the position, please contact Dr. Kate Argentino, SEWB Manager at .Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we'll be in touch.#J-18808-Ljbffr