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

- Provision of high-level clinical services of mental health assessment and treatment options to targeted clients.
- 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.
- 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.

- Maintain high standards in report writing, electronic record keeping, and file maintenance and quality assurance in service delivery.
- Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
- 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.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

- 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.

- Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge, skills, and experience in Mental Health and/or Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs.
- 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.

- 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.

- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.
- 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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Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Alcohol Designation Nurse Level 4

and Other Drugs

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 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

Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,

including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.

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.

The role requires eligibility for Designated Mental Health Practitioner status under the NT Mental Health Act, together with a current NT driver's licence or the ability to obtain same.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
- 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.
- Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
- Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
- 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.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
- Demonstrated highly-developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,

supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.

- Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,

graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.

- Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
- Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.

Desirable

- Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment 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 worker (direct contact with blood or body substances).

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Agency Department of Health Work unit Katherine Mental Health - Alcohol and

Other Drugs Service

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Alcohol Designation Nurse Level 4

and Other Drugs

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 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

Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,

including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.

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.

The role requires eligibility for Designated Mental Health Practitioner status under the NT Mental Health Act, together with a current NT driver's licence or the ability to obtain same.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
- 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.
- Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
- Demonstrate NTH values - protected; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
- 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.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
- Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
- Demonstrated highly-developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,

supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.

- Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
- Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
- Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment 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 worker (direct contact with blood or body substances).

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Specialist / Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (Katherine)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Katherine