Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker/Mental Health OT

Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker or Mental Health OT – Casual/Part-Time or Full Time

Pine Rivers Private Hospital offers an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established and highly supportive Allied Health Team. 

As a Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, MH SW or MH OT, your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitation of established evidence based group therapy programs within both Inpatient and Outpatient services; enhancing understanding of mental health concerns and the development of adaptive coping strategies for patients with a broad range of moderate to severe psychopathology.
• Contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to patient centred, and trauma informed, care.
• Assessment and crisis management.
• Short-term, solution focused individual therapy.
• Opportunities to contribute to the expansion of specialised therapeutic programs, including the development and facilitation of program resources.
  
  

About Pine Rivers

Pine Rivers Private Hospital (PRPH) is a 70 bed acute Mental Health Hospital located 22km north of Brisbane. It provides a range of highly regarded inpatient, day patient and specialty Mental Health Services. We have an established Allied Health team consisting of experienced Psychologists, Social Worker, RNs and a Yoga teacher.  The team also works closely with nursing and admitting psychiatrists to provide optimal and comprehensive patient care.  PRPH provides a supportive working environment, educational opportunities, free on-site and off-site parking nearby and subsidised meals.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated excellence in the assessment and delivery of a range of therapeutic interventions for adults experiencing mental health concerns.
• Have an understanding of, and experience in, the application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Registration with AHPRA (as applicable).

Desired experience:

• Recognised endorsement of Clinical Psychology practice with AHPRA and board approval re: supervision.
• Understanding of, and experience in, Compassion Focussed Therapy/Mindful Self Compassion.
• Understanding of, and experience in, treatment of addiction
• Training and experience in the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Art based/Creative Therapies.

Applications close:  18th September 2024

For further information:  Please contact Julie Huntington (Allied Health Manager) on 3881 7289.