DBT and Psychotherapy Coordinator

NSW Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Ryde is seeking a part-time permanent Clinical Psychology/DBT Coordinator to deliver and coordinate specialised psychotherapy services, including the DBT Program and Brief Intervention Clinic, within the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service.

The role combines advanced clinical practice with program leadership and workforce development, requiring Australian registration and experience in DBT/CBT, teamwork, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives in mental health.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience as per clinical discipline.
• Full AHPRA registration for Clinical Psychologist; or eligibility for AASW for Social Workers.
• Experience coordinating programs and leading clinical initiatives in mental health.
• DBT and CBT experience is essential; knowledge of IPT and MI desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program and Brief Intervention Clinic.
• Provide psychological services through Ryde Community Mental Health Service.
• Lead workforce development and supervise staff as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

DBT experience

CBT experience

Interpersonal Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

AHPRA registration

Job description

Take a leading role in delivering and coordinating specialised psychotherapy services, including our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program and Brief Intervention Clinic. This part-time permanent position offers the opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, program leadership and workforce development while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing complex mental health challenges.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Health Clinician Level 3
Remuneration:Based on Qualification
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ703768

Clinical Psychologist: $59.59 - $72.64 per hour
Occupational Therapist Level 3: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour
Social Worker Level 3: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
Ryde Community Mental Health Centre, Eastwood NSW.

What you'll be doing
The DBT and Psychotherapy Coordinator is responsible for the provision of psychological services to Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) consumers of North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service via the Ryde Acute Team. This position coordinates the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program, Brief Intervention Clinic and other psychological interventions at Ryde Community Mental Health Service.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience as per clinical discipline. Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist with full AHPRA registration or Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW with demonstrated expertise in Mental Health. Social Workers and Occupational Therapists will need minimum experience as a Level 2. Clinical Nurse Consultant requires minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in Mental Health. In addition must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification. Clinical Psychologist requires a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) are essential. Experience in Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy is desirable.
• Clinical skills, experience and expertise in the delivery of DBT specific psychological interventions to people experiencing emotion dysregulation, suicidality, complex trauma, self-harming behaviours and / or with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
• Experience coordinating programs or leading clinical initiatives in mental health.
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal including demonstrated computer literacy. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as well as part of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in provision of clinical supervision and demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams and peers to support evidence-based care, reflective practice and workforce capability development.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence. Accredited Person under NSW Mental Health Act 2007, or willingness to work towards registration to be an Accredited Person.