Psychotherapist (Cumberland City Council)

Psychotherapist (Cumberland City Council)

06 Aug
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Sociable Tech
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Cumberland City Council

06 Aug

Sociable Tech

Cumberland City Council

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Home Migration Services The Psychotherapist will assess clients experiencing mental and emotional difficulties and provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment. The role involves developing individual treatment plans, delivering therapy, monitoring progress and working collaboratively with clients, families and other health and support professionals.

Benefits Competitive salary plus superannuation. Full-time, ongoing employment with job security. Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Regular skilled supervision and mentoring. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Diverse and meaningful client work.

Opportunity to contribute to treatment planning and service improvement. Supportive workplace committed to employee wellbeing and work–life balance.

Task & responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ emotional, behavioural and psychological needs.
- Identify mental and emotional disorders and determine appropriate psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Develop, implement and regularly review individualised treatment and support plans.
- Provide individual, family or group psychotherapy using appropriate methods, including behavioural, cognitive, interpersonal, relaxation and other recognised therapeutic approaches.
- Assist clients to understand and manage trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns and other emotional challenges.
- Monitor treatment outcomes and modify therapeutic strategies according to clients’ progress and changing needs.
- Provide crisis support, risk assessments and appropriate referrals where clients require specialist or urgent intervention.




- Collaborate with medical practitioners, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, support coordinators and other professionals involved in client care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and timely case notes, assessments, treatment plans and progress reports.
- Comply with privacy, safeguarding, mandatory reporting, work health and safety and professional practice requirements.
- Participate in case conferences, professional supervision, training and service-quality improvement activities.

Qualification & experience

- A relevant bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in psychotherapy, counselling, psychology, mental health or a closely related discipline.
- At least two years of relevant qualified experience providing psychotherapy or comparable therapeutic services.
- Demonstrated ability to assess clients and develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans.
- Sound knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive practice.
- Strong communication, counselling, documentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Current National Police Check and

Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain them.

- NDIS Worker Screening Check where required.
- Eligibility for professional membership with PACFA, ACA or another relevant professional association is highly regarded.

About Company

Sydney Gentle Care provides person-centred care and support services designed to promote the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of clients. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Sydney. Work Type: Full time Salary: $ Job Publish: Job Expire:

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