Counsellor / Psychologist

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Healthscope Full time

Counsellor/Psychologist

Are you a highly motivated, trauma informed Counsellor / Psychologist looking for a new and exciting position? Are you passionate about delivering person centred care and improving the well-being of those with mental health challenges.

The Sydney Clinic is seeking an experienced Counsellor / Psychologist to join our Mental Health Team on a casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive Allied Health team, working closely with our Registered Nurses ensuring a high level of patient care to inpatients and outpatients.

About us
Come and join our expert team of innovative mental health professionals at The Sydney Clinic, located in Bronte in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Our clinic is close to the beautiful Bronte Beach and offers an ideal healing ground where the atmosphere is friendly, easy going and professional.

The Sydney Clinic is a boutique private psychiatric facility, and we specialise in the provision of high quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. We are renowned for exemplary recovery focused, holistic, and person forward care in mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, psychosis and personality vulnerabilities in addition to dependency disorders.

Joining our team means you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of a strong, innovative team who always strive for better, and have the opportunity to flourish and grow

As a Counsellor / Psychologist your responsibilities will include:

· Demonstrates knowledge, skills, judgement and care in the effective delivery of therapy services utilising a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strengths focussed Therapy for adults presenting with a range of psychiatric disorders including addictions.

· Providing individual and group based counselling services.

· Maximising the efficacy of clinical services through the development of productive and professional relationships with Psychiatrists, General Practitioners and other referral sources.

· Providing input into the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs ensuring that they are current and congruent with patient needs.

· Demonstrates awareness of admission and discharge criteria for therapeutic programs as directed by Health Funds and associated bodies and complies with the completion of relevant documentatio

Essential Criteria:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Current full registration with Counselling Governing Bodies / AHPRA
  • Experience facilitating group therapy sessions
  • Experience facilitating 1:1 therapy sessions
  • Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
  • Sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning skills
  • Commitment to professional development, ethical standards and self-reflective practice
  • Demonstrate a reliable, timely, organised and professional manner
  • An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Exceptional customer service skills

Highly Desirable Criteria:

  • Previous experience working in an Inpatient and / or Outpatient Mental Health service
  • Competent in the provision of a range of therapeutic modalities i.e. DBT, ACT, CBT with relevant training and certifications
  • Experience / qualifications in the treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use disorders
  • Competence in crisis management and delivery of crisis interventions
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends if required

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.

· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

· Discounted health insurance

· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

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.

Applications close: 20th November 2024

For further enquiries: marlene.headington@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

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