Calling on Social Workers, Counsellors, Psychologists"About Sunrise Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation.Our health centers service nine communities spread over 45,000 square kilometers in the Big Rivers region. The Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities that have some of the most untouched beautiful landscapes to explore where the locals are welcoming and ready to share their culture.How You'll Make a Difference Sunrise is now looking for multiple full-time Mental Health Professionals based in Katherine, Northern Territory. Travel to outreach clinics and remote communities will be a regular part of this position. This role, reporting to the Integrated Health Manager, revolves around providing expert mental health care, promoting social and emotional well-being, and coordinating care with the broader Primary Health Care team to ensure the best outcomes for clients.More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Providing information and education on mental health and well-beingConducting mental health screening and referring at-risk patientsFollowing up at-risk patients and those discharged from specialised servicesDelivering Mental Health Prevention and Care ServicesDemonstrating professional practice and clinical leadershipAssisting in case management coordination for clients needing Mental Health CareLeading the integrated delivery of mental health servicesImplementing evidence-based standards and policiesWhat You'll Bring to the Team To qualify, you will need a Bachelor of Nursing/Psychology/Occupational Therapy or Social Work and a post-graduate qualification in Mental Health. Previous experience in the mental health field is considered essential. As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong personal values that align with the Sunrise Way, understanding of cultural competency and cultural safety when working with Indigenous people and multicultural societies. You will also be able to maintain confidentiality and privacy, be willing to undertake mandatory and further training relevant to the role, and have the physical ability and willingness to undertake the inherent requirements of the position.This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a dedicated professional who is prepared to work in remote areas and make a significant impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities. We are looking for someone who is committed, open-minded, honest, efficient, respectful, and passionate about education and health advocacy.Please note: A current open Driver's License is a requirement for this position. Confirmation of employment is dependent on the outcome of a Criminal History Check and successful application for an Ochre Card. Be Rewarded In addition to an attractive salary package ranging from approximately $96,018 - $114,906 p.a. (commensurate with skills and experience), the successful candidate will receive a host of additional benefits, including:6 weeks annual leave plus additional paid study leave available (up to 10 days per year)Salary packaging opportunities to further increase your take-home payRelocation assistance available to help you move to this unique regionSubsidised accommodation availableEnjoy a healthy work-life balance, with no weekend or on-call work requiredWorking at Sunrise Health Service and living in the Big Rivers region also has lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory. With the Katherine Gorge on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, combined with some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life's adventures.About the Big Rivers Region The Big Rivers region (a 3 hour drive from Darwin) begins south of Kakadu National Park encompassing Pine Creek, then extends over 500km south to Kalkaringi and stretches across the width of the Territory between the Western Australia and Queensland borders. The region is significant in scale, covering over 360,000 square kilometers and accounting for an area greater than that covered by Germany. The region consists of a number of varied natural environments including vast rivers, tropical forests, rocky escarpments and savannah plains.