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1. Miwatj Health NT Senior Social and Emotional Well Being Therapeutic Clinician
2. AMSANT Alice Springs : Indigenous Health Project Officer ( IHPO )
3. Congress Alice Springs Chief Operating Officer at the Central Australia Academic Health Science Centre (CAAHSC)
4. Congress Alice Springs : WOMENS HEALTH NURSE
5 -7 Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Inc. 3 positions 1.Aboriginal Health Worker – Mental Health : Team Leader – Chronic Disease Program Team Leader – Mental Health and AODS (Wellbeing Program)
8-13 : Wurli-Wurlinjang Health NT 6 positions
8.Wurli-Wurlinjang Family Partnership Program (WWFPP) – Various Positions
9.Program Coordinator _ Strong Indigenous Families (FDV)
10.Strong Indigenous Families. Positions include: Counsellors/ Therapists, Case Managers & Community Engagement Support Officers (FDV)
11 .Mental Health Professionals
12.Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner
13.General Practitioner
14.Mawarnkarra Health Service WA program Manager
15. National Health and Medical Research Council 2017 – 2018 Indigenous Internship program
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1. Miwatj Health NT Senior Social and Emotional Well Being Therapeutic Clinician 
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in East Arnhem Land, providing comprehensive primary health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents of North East Arnhem and public health services for close to 10,000 people across the region.
Miwatj Health aims to improve access to integrated, culturally responsive and safe mental health and drug and alcohol services that holistically meet the social and emotional well being and mental health needs of the population in the East Arnhem region. We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and an appropriately qualified senior therapeutic clinician to fill a role within our organisation.
Our Values
- Compassion care and respect for our clients and staff and pride in the results of our work.
- Cultural integrity and safety, while recognising cultural and individual differences.
- Driven by evidence-based practice.
- Accountability and transparency.
- Continual capacity building of our organisation and community.
In this role you will be responsible for working collaboratively with members of the Social and Emotional Well Being (SEWB) team, and the Manager, Mental Health to contribute to the development and delivery of the Miwatj SEWB model.
Key Responsibilities include;
- Demonstrated experience in working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations or environments and fully embrace the concept of Aboriginal Community Control
- Experience in delivering (culturally adapted) Focused Psychological Strategies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Deliver culturally adapted evidence based therapeutic interventions that value and build upon traditional indigenous knowledge
- Contribute to a coordinated approach for the prevention, assessment, early intervention, referral and shared care arrangements for common mental and behavioral disorders, including alcohol and drug use disorders
- Develop and articulate a Miwatj SEWB Model that includes the promotion of strong SEWB, screening, self-referral and early intervention for common mental health disorders (including alcohol and drug use disorders) as part of comprehensive primary health care. This includes the development of mental health care plans, clinical pathways, case management, and clear referral pathways and processes
- Develop clinical governance structures and processes to support the delivery of culturally-adapted evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address common mental health disorders, including alcohol and drug use disorders, as part of comprehensive primary health care
- Ensure Therapeutic Work complements and works in an integrated way with the existing medical and social/cultural support streams of care
- Effectively manage a team of two clinicians to deliver, articulate and promote the SEWB Miwatj Model
To apply for this role you must be either a registered Clinical Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, Mental Health experienced Social Worker, or Mental Health experienced Occupational Therapist and be eligible to work in Australia.
For further details please refer to the Job Description.
This is a full time position with benefits and an attractive salary commensurate with experience. The position is Darwin based and will involve regular travel throughout the Miwatj region (locally based and subsidised accommodation may be negotiated).
Applications close 11 October 2017.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
2. AMSANT Alice Springs : Indigenous Health Project Officer ( IHPO )
About the Position
AMSANT is seeking a motivated individual with high level knowledge and awareness of the Health and Community Services Sector (Government and non-government) in the NT and on a national scale. The successful candidate will possess effective oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people while also maintaining sound cross cultural skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills and have a passion for contributing to improvements in Aboriginal health in the NT. Qualifications in Health/ Human Services or equivalent experience is essential with sound understanding of chronic disease and clinical background being highly desirable. Qualifications in Public Health, Health Promotion or Health Education is also desirable.
Contract Type & Salary
This is a full time role to 30 June 2018 with salary between $99,995 and $106,084 based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications. Generous salary packaging is also available.
Location
Alice Springs
How to apply
Download a copy of the position description and selection criteria from www.amsant.org.au
Your application should address the selection criteria and include a cover letter and two referee’s details. Email applications to hr@amsant.org.au
Application closing date
15th September 2017
For further information
Contact Human Resources on 08 8944 6666
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Congress Alice Springs Chief Operating Officer at the Central Australia Academic Health Science Centre (CAAHSC)
- Base salary: $158,554 – $183,085 (p.a)
- Total effective package: $188, 192 – $220,310 (p.a)
- Full-Time Maximum Term 3 year contract
The Central Australia Academic Health Science Centre (CAAHSC) is a partnership of 12 organisations from across the Territory including the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress), to establish a health research centre. The CAAHSC is a construct around innovation in regional health that brings together Aboriginal health services, the Alice Springs hospital and leading research and education institutions under a virtual centre of excellence. The centre has a focus on Aboriginal health, remote health and primary health care in a regional context, with another key focus to translate research into outcomes on the ground. The CAAHSC is an exciting collaborative, and it will be at the forefront of some incredible research and Congress is the leading partner.
The Centre is one of only two consortia nationally to be recognised as a Centre for Innovation in Regional Health (CIRH) by Australia’s peak funding body for medical research, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
The Centre is seeking a Chief Operating Officer who is interested in making a genuine contribution to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
The Chief Operating Officer provides direct strategic and governance support to the Executive Committee of the Central Australia Academic Health Science Centre (CAAHSC) and manages the day to day operations of the CAAHSC.
Alice Springs offers a unique lifestyle in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Australia. It is within easy reach of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Watarrka (Kings Canyon) and a host of other world heritage sites.
As well as a wonderful lifestyle and rewarding work, Congress offers the following:
- Competitive salaries
- Six (6) weeks annual leave
- 9.5% superannuation
- Generous salary packaging
- A strong commitment to Professional Development
- Family friendly conditions
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- District allowance
For more information on the position please contact Chief Medical Officer – Public Health, Dr John Boffa (08) 8951 4401 or 0418 812 141 or email john.boffa@caac.org.au.
Application close: MONDAY 2 OCTOBER 2017.
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
Contact Human Resources on (08) 8959 4774 or vacancy@caac.org.au for more information
To apply for this job go to: http://www.caac.org.au/hr& enter ref code: 3748736.
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