Mental Health Clinician

Healthscope; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 62.000 - 103.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted health insurance

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Healthscope is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician to join an established inpatient unit in Brisbane. The role supports psychologists, occupational therapists or social workers in an acute setting, with potential to discuss sessional private practice within hospital conditions.

You will lead evidence-based group therapy, risk assessments and collaborative care planning. Successful candidates will hold relevant registration (AHPRA) and have experience in CBT/DBT/ACT, trauma therapy

Qualifikationen

• Appropriate tertiary qualification pertaining to the discipline/designation.
• Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or OT.
• Minimum 1 year experience facilitating groups and 1:1.
• Experience with evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT).
• Clinical expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Aufgaben

• Develop and facilitate evidence-based group therapy for mental health and addiction.
• Facilitate group therapy for patients with moderate to severe psychopathology.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, clinicians and nursing staff for care planning.
• Maintain clear verbal and written communication across the team.

Kenntnisse

Group therapy facilitation

Risk assessment

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Trauma therapy knowledge

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking for a rewarding role within an inpatient setting?

About the role

Damascus Health Services is comprised of a 44-bed inpatient setting with a dedicated day program unit set within Brisbane Private Hospital.

We specialise in the treatment of those affected by alcohol and prescription medication.

We are looking for a qualified Registered Mental Health Clinician to join our established specialised inpatient unit on a casual basis.

Potential to discuss sessional suite within the hospital to support private practice (conditions apply).

As a Mental Health Clinician your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and facilitate evidence based group therapy formental health concerns and addiction (CBT, Positive Psychology, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing etc.)
• Facilitate group therapy to patients with a broad range of moderate to severe psychopathology, including psychoeducation and skills based sessions
• Have strong risk assessment and safety planning skills
• Work collaboratively with admitting psychiatrists, mental health clinicians and nursing staff to ensure appropriate Care Planning
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively

About us:

Brisbane Private is a 181 bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 17 operating theatres conveniently located above the Roma Street Parklands. Specialties include neurosurgery, orthopaedics, spinal, plastics, urology, ENT, Rehabilitation and general surgery and delivery of Brisbane’s leading private drug and alcohol programs from Damascus Health Services.

About you:

To be successful in your application, you will need to meet the requirements below:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification/s pertaining to specific discipline/designation
• Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or OT
• Minimum 1-year experience facilitating groups and 1:1
• Experience and expertise in the delivery of a broad range of evidence based therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT.
• Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and patient focused
• Experience in trauma therapy and/or EMDR (desirable)
• Experience and/or knowledge in treatment of addiction (desirable)
• For Social Workers:
  • Membership with the AASW with Mental Health Accreditation.
• Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Recognised endorsement of Clinical Psychology practice with AHPRA.
• Psychology Board of Australiaapproved supervisor (desirable)

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits include:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• EAP services

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.