Trauma Informed Counsellor - KATHERINE, NT based positionKatherine, Katherine & Northern Australia NTPsychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Full time$104,509 – $112,545 + Super + Salary PackagingWurli-Wurlinjang Health Service Role - Trauma Informed Counsellor – Connecting Pathways Initiative - Katherine, NTAbout UsWurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services, including our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children's Health, and Men's Health.We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment, and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program, and our Strong Indigenous Families program.The Connecting Pathways Initiative is a program designed to deliver holistic healing activities that support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, men, young people, children, and their families, including grandparents and carers, who are, or at risk of, experiencing family violence to heal from all forms of family violence.Component One of the initiative is to deliver activities that support women and their children experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence.Component Two of the initiative is to deliver a family violence prevention healing activity that supports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.Component Three of the initiative is to deliver a family violence prevention and education healing activity that supports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people at risk of experiencing and/or using family violence.Ideally, we are seeking candidates with the following:A Diploma of Counselling, Bachelor of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, or equivalent related qualification/experiencePrevious experience working from a holistic and culturally safe blueprintPrevious experience with trauma-informed counsellingPrevious experience working with Indigenous communitiesThis is a fantastic opportunity to take on a role within a client-focused, passionate, and expanding organisation.Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service offers a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
In return for your commitment and dedication to our clients and our service, you will receive an attractive base salary (negotiable based on your experience and qualifications) plus superannuation.Additional benefits include:Generous Salary packaging optionsGenerous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave)Relocation assistance for eligible applicantsAccommodation Assistance Subsidy for eligible applicantsPlease ensure your application includes:A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)A cover letter/email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications/experience, and competencies)Current National Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date)Current Northern Territory Driver's LicenceCurrent Working with Children's Clearance (Ochre Card)To apply for an opportunity to join us, please visit:employment and select the 'positions vacant tab'.Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.#J-18808-Ljbffr
