Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate mental health professionals to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team within the Central Coast Clinic.

We welcome applications from Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Diversional Therapists and Art Therapists across a range of full-time, part-time and casual opportunities.

About Us

The Central Coast Clinic is the largest private psychiatric service on the Central Coast of NSW, providing comprehensive mental health programs for young adults, adults and older persons.

Our established outpatient Day Program delivers a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), PTSD and trauma-focused programs, addiction treatment and music therapy.

In addition to mental health services, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has been providing medical, rehabilitation, geriatric and surgical care to the Central Coast community since 1978, with a total of 132 inpatient beds.

About the Role

As our Mental Health services continue to grow, we have exciting opportunities for motivated and compassionate clinicians to join our well-established Allied Health team.

Successful applicants will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support patients experiencing mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges.

Depending on your professional background, experience and scope of practice, your responsibilities may include:

- Facilitating individual and group-based therapeutic programs for adult mental health patients.

- Delivering evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT,



ACT and other relevant therapeutic modalities.

- Conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions and evaluating patient outcomes.

- Delivering trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented care.

- Supporting patients to develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, build independence and achieve their recovery goals.

- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and contributing to collaborative treatment and discharge planning.

- Providing care coordination, advocacy and education to patients and their families.

- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative mental health group programs.

- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with qualified and organisational standards.

Essential Criteria

- Relevant qualifications and professional registration or membership, where applicable (e.g. AHPRA, PACFA or other recognised professional associations).

- Experience delivering mental health interventions and/or facilitating therapeutic group programs.

- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based mental health interventions and therapeutic approaches.

- Understanding of mental health risk assessment, escalation processes and relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act.

- Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, complex trauma,



AOD challenges and diverse psychosocial needs.

- Ability to develop, facilitate and evaluate structured therapeutic programs appropriate to professional qualifications and scope of practice.

- Strong interpersonal, communication and clinical documentation skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience working within a private hospital, inpatient mental health or outpatient Day Program setting.

- Training and experience in CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed approaches or other relevant therapeutic modalities.

- Experience designing and delivering mental health group programs.

- Knowledge of community mental health services, referral pathways and support networks.

- Strong commitment to patient-centred care, compassion and professional development.

- Flexibility to work across different mental health programs and service requirements.

Why Join Us?

- Work within an established and supportive multidisciplinary Allied Health team.

- Opportunities across both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

- Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative therapeutic programs.

- Flexible employment opportunities, including full-time, part-time and casual positions.

- Enjoy working on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW.

Applications

Applications close: To be confirmed

Enquiries and applications

Blake Downes, Regional Allied Health Manager – Central Coast at ************@healthecare.com.au

We welcome applications from clinicians with a genuine passion for mental health and a commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care.

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