Pine Rivers Private Hospital

Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist, OT, SW, Art Therapist, Diversional Therapist, Nurse)

• Well established and cohesive Allied Health Team, working closely with Nursing and Psychiatrists within the hospital
• Exciting opportunity to provide group therapy services for patients
• Free onsite parking

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Mental Health Clinician with tertiary qualifications in appropriate disciplines (Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Diversional Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or Nursing) to join the Allied Health team on a casual basis. The Allied Health team offers evidence-based therapy treatment programs for people with a range of psychiatric conditions or addiction.

As a Mental Health Clinician your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and facilitating evidence based group therapy across Inpatient and Outpatient Programs; exploring mental health concerns and development of adaptive coping strategies through the medium of art and creative processes.
• Providing a high standard of clinical care
• Contributing to Discharge Planning.
• Working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team, whilst also being able to work independently.
• Having strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Adhering to Healthscope and site policies and procedures
• Demonstrating a commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Workplace Health and Safety and the achievement of hospital accreditation

About us:

Located on the bank of the South Pine River, our 70 bed mental health facility provides comprehensive inpatient and day programs for our Queensland community. As a leading provider, we specialise in Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders and Trauma. We also deliver specialised therapies in EMDR, TMS and ECT.

About you:

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

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in facilitating creative activities in a mental health setting

• Knowledge and experience in a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT and ACT
• Comprehensive understanding of psychopathology and addiction
• Mental Health Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and report writing
• Capacity to work well in a team and practice reflectively

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

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

Requirements: 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 and proof of immunisation to infectious diseases prior to appointment.

Applications close: 8th November 2022

To Apply: Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to