About us: 

South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues. 

As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise.  All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapists and counsellors. 

South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority.

About the role: 

This role is for perfect for new grads, and those currently in their final year of studies (counselling, psychotherapy or psychology). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to practice and consolidate rapport building and counselling skills as you work closely with the nursing team to support the community of clients during evenings and weekends. Full training provided. 

• Facilitate lectures, psycho-education groups and workshops as per program schedule
• Ensure clients attend the South Pacific program as per the schedule.
• Provide general supervision of the unit and monitor the client community during the evening and weekends and some early morning shifts
• Provide behavioural interventions
• Support clients who require additional support (e.g., anxious, vulnerable)
• Take clients on daily therapeutic walk
• Support our Mindful Eating Table
• Support clients doing therapeutic homework provided by their Primary Therapist.
• Drive clients to 12 step meetings if and when required
• Complete clinical notes.

Essential Criteria: 

• Minimum Cert 4 D&A preferred
• Master of Psychology, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Social Work diploma or degree in progress or recent graduate
• Able to work on Weekends
• Fully vaccinated
• Clean Drivers Licence
• NSW National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptable and Flexible.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Strong IT skills
• 12 step knowledge and/or experience

What we offer: 

• Continuous professional education and development
• A genuine opportunity to collaborate and work with a multi-disciplinary team
• A workplace wellbeing program including access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Beach location with modern offices including standing desk, a small garden, close to bus stops, cafes and restaurants, free parking.

What to do next: 

Apply by email with your resume and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages)

Interviewed applicants will have access to a job description.

Applications closes: 13th October 2022

How we do what we do: 

Please take a look at our website www.southpacificprivate.com.au to learn more about us, our mission and our approach.