Mental Health Clinician

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking for a rewarding role within an inpatient setting?

About the role

Damascus Health Services is comprised of a 44-bed inpatient setting with a dedicated day program unit set within Brisbane Private Hospital.

We specialise in the treatment of those affected by alcohol and prescription medication.

We are looking for a qualified Registered Mental Health Clinician to join our established specialised inpatient unit on a permanent full or part time basis.

Potential to discuss sessional suite within the hospital to support private practice (conditions apply).

As a Mental Health Clinician your responsibilities will include :

• Develop and facilitate evidence based group therapy for mental health concerns and addiction (CBT, Positive Psychology, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing etc.)
• Facilitate group therapy to patients with a broad range of moderate to severe psychopathology, including psychoeducation and skills based sessions
• Have strong risk assessment and safety planning skills
• Work collaboratively with admitting psychiatrists, mental health clinicians and nursing staff to ensure appropriate Care Planning
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively

About us :

Brisbane Private is a 181 bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 17 operating theatres conveniently located above the Roma Street Parklands. Specialties include neurosurgery, orthopaedics, spinal, plastics, urology, ENT, Rehabilitation and general surgery and delivery of Brisbane's leading private drug and alcohol programs from Damascus Health Services.

About you :

To be successful in your application, you will need to meet the requirements below :

Membership with the AASW with Mental Health Accreditation.

Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits include :

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

To Apply : Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

More Information : Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.