Psychologist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Grow your career with a team leading the way in Northern Territory mental health.

We are looking for a passionate Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Provisional Psychologist, Clinical Counsellor, or Psychologist to join our Darwin clinic. Bring your creativity to an innovative, client-centred environment that supports your professional development and prioritises your work-life balance.

TC&P: Darwin's EMDR Clinic & Trauma Centre - Part-Time (0.4) Position

Trikilis Counselling & Psychotherapy is a private EMDR & Trauma clinic based in Winnellie. We are a contemporary and innovative service growing with the demands of our community and providing top-tier, evidence based and outcome driven treatments.

What We Offer

• Flexible hours and high autonomy to design a workday that suits your lifestyle.

• Additional wellbeing days off throughout the year to rest and recharge.

• Competitive remuneration package matching your experience.

• Full EMDR support including training, supervision, and pathways to practitioner or consultant accreditation.

• Comprehensive clinical supervision alongside regular peer group supervision and a dedicated professional development budget.

• Innovative projects that allow you to bring creativity and help lead the future of mental health care in the Northern Territory.

• Supportive culture built on curiosity, open-mindedness, and a non-judgmental environment for both clinicians and clients.
  

The Role

• Location: On-site clinic in Darwin, NT.

• Eligible Titles: Psychologist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Provisional Psychologist, Clinical Counsellor, or registered Psychologist.

• Core Duties: Deliver evidence-based, short-term psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

• Clinical Care: Conduct assessments, build tailored treatment plans, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with administrative and clinical team members.

Ideal Applicant

• Strong alignment with a client-centred framework.

• Proven experience using solution-focused interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, EFT).

• EMDR training is highly desirable (but training support is available if you are still completing it)

Qualifications & Registrations

• Education: Minimum degree qualified (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or Psychotherapy.

• Professional Registration: Must hold (or be eligible for) one of the following:

  • Psychologist: General registration with AHPRA.

  • Social Worker: Registration with AASW as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

  • Counsellor / Psychotherapist: Clinical Registration with PACFA or ACA.

Compliance & Eligibility

• Current Working with Children (WWC) Card (Ochre Card).

• Current National Criminal History Check.

Selection Criteria (Skills & Experience)

• Therapeutic Delivery: Proven experience delivering both individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices.

• Clinical Knowledge: Strong skills in mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluating intervention strategies to suit individual client needs.

• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to build strong therapeutic rapport.

• Ethics & Compliance: Deep understanding of professional ethics, privacy, and confidentiality, with a track record of maintaining accurate client records.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people with disabilities.

• Trauma-Informed Care: Practical experience working with trauma survivors and applying trauma-informed care principles (highly desirable).