Psychologist - DBT Co Facilitator & General Inpatient/ABP groups

Psychologist – DBT Group Co Facilitator & General Inpatient/Addictive Behaviours groups– Part-time

3 days per week – 8:30-16:30

An exciting opportunity has become available for a suitably qualified and experienced Psychologist to join The Geelong Clinic as a group co-facilitator for the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Day Program for 2 days per week and 1 day per week working with our General/ABP inpatients. These days can be Wednesday/Thursday/Friday or Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

The Geelong Clinic is a 73 bed Psychiatric Hospital offering a range of inpatient, day programs and outreach services for individuals experiencing mental health problems. Located on the outskirts of Geelong within close proximity to spectacular coastal attractions, the clinic has a number of accredited Psychiatrists supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team of nursing, allied health, administration and domestic services staff. Onsite parking available.

The DBT Group Facilitator role involves co-facilitation of the DBT Skills Group which runs as a full day group program twice weekly. There will also be group planning between modules, and support with your co-facilitator and the Clinical Services Manager. The role may also require you to provide cover across other day program/inpatient group programs at The Geelong Clinic, and you will work in a multidisciplinary team based approach supported by other experienced mental health professionals.

Essential Criteria

·         Appropriate qualifications in Psychology

·         Experience delivering group- based therapeutic interventions in a mental health setting

·         High level organisation, communication and collaboration skills

Desirable Criteria

·         Experience facilitating DBT skills group (highly desirable)

·         Completed certified DBT Training

·         Interest and experience in the addictive behaviours sector, including knowledge of detox processes, harm minimization, relapse preventions and new initiatives

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

Enquiries to: Cate Unsworth – Clinical Services Manager - Phone: 03) 5240 0700

Closing Date: Friday 13th December 2024