Job Description
Currumbin Clinic is a 104-bed private mental health hospital located on the Southern Gold Coast, delivering high quality care and positive patient outcomes. We have a team of dedicated Psychiatrists, Medical, Nursing, Allied and Administrative staff who provide expert care in the management and treatment of all acute mental health disorders.
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Currumbin Clinic is seeking suitably qualified and registered Psychologists who are interested in this exciting career opportunity to join our Allied Health team.
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Why join Currumbin Clinic?
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Opportunity to work in severe and complex mental health setting with specialist areas such as addiction, PTSD and personality vulnerabilities.
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Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
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Flexible working options are available including casual and permanent part-time with a 7-day roster across the year (including weekends and public holidays)
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In-house Professional Development and monthly group Clinical Supervision.
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About the Role:
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Psychologists in our team have the following responsibilities:
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Facilitate various group therapy interventions with both inpatients and day patients at the hospital.
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Share expert knowledge on the provision of psychological services within the diverse Allied Health team and hospital.
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Work collaboratively with team members including Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing staff, and Treating Psychiatrists
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Involvement in development of current services in line with the growth of Currumbin Clinic
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Work within a large and diverse Allied Health team with a strong positive team culture
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Essential Criteria and Qualifications:
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Registration as a Psychologist (and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist if relevant) with AHPRA.
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Minimum 3 years' experience in mental health (may include post-graduate training)
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to take initiative and work autonomously within a team.
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Be adaptive, flexible, and self-motivated in your approach, sometimes needing to change group session plans on the day to support your team.
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All employees are required to complete and maintain their mandatory education and competencies in accordance with Currumbin Clinic policies and procedures.
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Experience in working with evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and DBT.
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Must be available for 2 to 3 days per week, one of which must be a Friday
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Experience working with substance use and addiction
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Desirable Qualifications:
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Experience working with clients presenting with severe and persistent mental health issues and complex needs.
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Experience working in a hospital setting where working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team is valued.
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Experience in the provision of group therapy with adults preferred.
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Experience and training in the provision of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) preferred.
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Experience in working with First Responders or Veterans preferred.
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Applications close on Thursday 6 September. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Jenna Laroque (Clinical Psychologist/Allied Health Manager) on ******
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