About the Program
CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing social services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools and agencies across the Northern Territory. CatholicCare NT also delivers innovative youth programs focusing on social and emotional wellbeing, alcohol and drug use and mental health.
The Youth Enhanced Service (YES) is designed to support young people (12-25yrs) with severe and complex mental health needs. The core program components include enhancing access to services, providing case management and evidence-based psychological interventions, and collaboration with stakeholders. These are achieved through trauma informed and culturally sensitive practices, outreach and assertive follow-up, collaborative and person centred approaches, family involvement, and functional and vocational recovery focused activities.
The Youth Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing assessment, case management, outreach, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for young people with severe and complex mental health needs. This position is guided by a social and emotional wellbeing framework to incorporate culturally sensitive, inclusive, and trauma- informed care to develop realistic and achievable recovery goals. The position involves providing individual counselling, group work, family engagement, and community education.
How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au
Applications Close: 9.00am Tuesday 1 September 2026
Interviews: Rolling interviews.
Applications 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.
DARWIN
The 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. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.
In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others
Safeguarding Children & Young People
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, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.
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 your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.
