Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health - Alcohol and Other
Drugs Service
Job title Specialist - Mental Health and Alcohol and Designation Professional 2
Other Drugs
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Katherine
Position number 44665 RTF 353929 Closing 30/08/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353929
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Applies specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and professional
relationships with individuals, families, groups and communities.
Context statement
Working collaboratively and cohesively as a part of the multi-disciplinary health team, and primarily in an after-hours capacity, the role
will engage in the provision of mental health/AOD triage assessment and treatment of clients in the Katherine Hospital Emergency
Department as part of the community mental health/AOD team. The role will work in line with the NT Mental Health Act and will
encompass crisis management, short term brief intervention using a recovery-based framework, and referrals to other healthcare
professionals for follow-up treatment. The successful applicant will have demonstrated clinical experience working as a mental health
professional, in a range of clinical situations with knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, evidence-based
treatments/interventions and trauma-informed care. Inherent to this role is completion of a recognised mental health qualification and a
current NT driver’s licence or have the ability to obtain same.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provision of high-level clinical services of mental health assessment and treatment options to targeted clients.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision
and management of the team.
3. Ensure Mental Health/AOD Services are delivered/managed in accordance with National/NT strategic operational directions/
operating procedures, legislative requirements, best practice and departmental/program policies.
4. Maintain high standards in report writing, electronic record keeping, and file maintenance and quality assurance in service delivery.
5. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Have a recognised degree in, Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with registration to practice as a Registered
Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
2. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge, skills, and experience in Mental Health and/or Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs.
4. Demonstrates contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education,
assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
5. Demonstrates effective communication skills to influence others in a mature, confident manner including maintaining productive multi-
disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours and the resolution of conflicts.
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence
health care provision for clients and families.
7. Proven skills in using electronic information systems for maintaining accurate records with a high standard of accurate, proficient
documentation and the ability to manage own workload including administrative with minimal supervision.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific
immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with
Category A healthcare workers (direct contact with blood or body substances).
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Approved: August 2023 Renae Moore, Chief Allied Health Officer
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