Counsellor AOD and Mental Health

About the role

CatholicCare NT provides counselling services to participants with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs, using a harm-minimisation and social and emotional wellbeing framework. The Counsellor AOD and MH position provides evidence-based counselling and case management for people who use substances and have co-occurring mental health needs, with a particular focus on those who face barriers to accessing mental health treatment because of their substance use. The role is based in Darwin.

Required profile

• Qualification in mental health and substance use, social work, psychology or another relevant field.
• Experience providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.
• Experience facilitating groups and community engagement activities.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, especially with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds.

Required skills

• Case management, case note writing and report writing.
• Case plan development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What we offer

• Above award salary.
• Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave.
• Salary packaging option of up to an additional $15,900 per year.
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 retailers.
• Access to a Wellbeing Centre.
• Relocation assistance of up to $3,000 and two weeks of accommodation.

Applications close at 9:00 am on Tuesday 17 November 2026; interviews are rolling. Only applications submitted directly through the CatholicCare NT careers website are considered.