Group Facilitator

2 months ago

Box Hill, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Perm Part Time

Box Hill

Highly supportive and innovative team environment

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Ward 1 East consists of nine acute mental health beds, co-located with eight addiction medicine detox beds. These beds support consumers that benefit from a smaller acute, but low dependency therapeutic environment. 1 East, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine unit is operated in collaboration with our State-wide Services team, incorporating Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Service. The Allied Health Group facilitator will embed discipline specific therapies into a suite of recovery focussed activities primarily in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) inpatient setting. A group facilitator in an AOD detox unit plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of group therapy sessions and the overall well-being of patients undergoing detox. The role will be responsible for developing and delivering therapeutic interventions and activities/ group program for consumers as individuals and in groups.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
Essential

**Either**:
Approved degree in Art Therapy or other qualification approved for membership of The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Therapies Association (ANZACATA) or;
Approved degree in Recreational therapy or other qualification approved by Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA)

Experience facilitating group therapy sessions, conducting assessments, and working with individuals with substance use disorders

Ability to contribute to and deliver an efficient and effective creative/ recreation model of service to consumers on the adult acute mental health/ AOD service

Ability in the delivery of therapeutic group activities

Knowledge of group therapy theories, techniques, and dynamics, including facilitation skills, group process, stages of group development, and strategies for managing group interactions

Knowledge and the ability to provide effective interventions with consumers with mental health concerns, co-occurring substance use and trauma

Demonstrate a commitment to work with consumers, carers and families within a recovery framework

Experience in working with consumers with mental illness and co
- occurring disorder

Ability to assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of group interventions for the adult mental health/ AOD population

Ability to work autonomously and to work within a multidisciplinary team

To possess good interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to prepare and deliver written and verbal reports of a high standards

Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of a high standard

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications in addiction, mental health or a related field

Experience working in the AOD field or additional certifications in addiction counselling or group therapy are highly regarded.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Contact Person
Pauline Kelly

Contact Number
(04) 0310 4891

Alternate Contact Person
Katie Kyrkou

Alternate Contact Number
(04) 0169 6854

Closing Date
06/05/2024

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