Group Facilitator

**Group Facilitator (Grade 2)**

**Adolescents Service (14 - 22 years)**

**Part Time & Casual - Adolescent Day Program and Adolescent In-patient**

**About the role**

Seeking a motivated, enthusiastic applicant who has effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary team, and experience facilitating group therapy with young people.

**Inpatient Program**: The Adolescent Unit (ages 14-22) offers specialised inpatient care for young people struggling with emotional or behavioural difficulties.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
- Attachment/relationship difficulties
- School refusal
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Social and behavioural problems

**Day Programs**: We offer a variety of evidence-based group therapy programs designed to address specific needs. These programs help young people develop coping mechanisms, manage symptoms, and prevent relapse.

**These roles will suit a **Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist with current APHRA registration or Social Worker with Professional Body Membership**

**About You**

**Essential Criteria**:

- A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in mental health and group facilitation;
- Training and experience in therapy modalities (CBT, DBT);
- Able to plan, organise and facilitate skills groups;
- Skill in engaging young people;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Exceptional customer service skills; and,
- Commitment to excellence in the delivery of healthcare services to adolescents seeking mental health treatment.

**This role is**:

- Group program is sole facilitated but is part of an adolescent specialist multi-disciplinary hospital team
- CBT and DBT informed
- Therapist creativity and flexibility in delivery of group content is desired
- Capacity for in-depth work with clients

**Benefits of joining our team**:

- Excellent opportunities for advancement and career path opportunities with Albert Road Clinic and wider Ramsay Health Care group.
- We offer a well-supported environment and a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach focusing on producing good outcomes and positive patient experiences.

**Remuneration - **On offer is a competitive salary in accordance with our EBA commensurate to your profession, qualifications and experience.

**About the Organisation**

Albert Road Clinic provides a full range of general, acute and specialised psychiatric services including inpatient, day patient and community Outreach programs. The Clinic is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,700 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "_People Caring for People_".

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply