Counsellor

The Sydney Clinic is seeking an experienced Counsellor specialising in Dialectical Behavioural Therapist (DBT) in a casual capacity. Applications are open now!

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The Sydney Clinic is looking a Dialectical Behavioural Therapist (DBT) in a casual capacity. Ideally we seek a professional with an engaging interpersonal style and who is self-driven.

The position would suit a professional who is able to work competently and independently with diverse and complex cases.

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.

The Sydney Clinic is a teaching hospital with one of the first accredited Mental Health Graduate Nurse programs in Australia, with strong opportunities for coaching, professional development and career progression.

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.

Selection Criteria:

· Competent in the provision of DBT therapy and skills training within a group setting.

· Excellent interpersonal and writing skills

· An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

· Demonstrate a reliable, timely, and professional manner

· Commitment to professional development, ethical standards and self-reflective practice

· Full registration with your governing body

· Competence in crisis management and delivery of crisis interventions

As a DBT Therapist your responsibilities will include:

· Providing DBT skills training for adults presenting with a range of psychiatric disorders accessing outpatient therapeutic programs of The Sydney Clinic.

· Providing consultancy to other members of the multidisciplinary team to maximise the efficacy of the clinical services through the development of productive and professional relationships.

Selection Criteria:

The successful candidate must have official qualifications / training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and experience in providing individual therapy, facilitating psych educational groups for inpatients and day patients, and will be expected to participate in group meetings and supervision/review sessions.

You will be expected to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of innovative programs. Advanced qualifications and expertise in a particular therapeutic model are welcomed.

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in Australia, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

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

Applications close: 12th February 2024

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. For any questions, please reach out to ***************@healthscope.com.au

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.