Wesley Hospitals

• various positions available including full-time, part time or casual positions
• based in Ashfield, Inner West Sydney
• professional, caring and friendly team environment
• salary packaging benefits available for permanent employees.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the Hospitals

Wesley Mission has a real mission – to change the lives of those in need. Wesley Hospital Ashfield has gained an excellent reputation in the private and public sector and is known for providing quality care and maintaining ethical values whilst operating as a commercial activity.

Our Hospitals (38-beds at Ashfield and 30-beds at Kogarah) are private psychiatric facilities that treat mood disorders and drug and alcohol addictions.

We believe in providing every opportunity for people to live happy and fulfilled lives. We are committed to finding innovative and flexible ways to provide quality treatment programs and support for people to ensure positive outcomes for patients, families and carers.

About the role

We are looking for a confident professional to provide integrated evidence-based care to inpatients and day patients of Wesley Private Hospitals across the range of inpatient and day patient programs provided.

Essential criteria

• current registration in an appropriate discipline (e.g. AHPRA, AASW, PACFA)
• experience working in a mental health setting
• an understanding of evidence based clinical practice
• group therapy and individual therapy skills
• competency in working with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• effective verbal and written communication and liaison skills
• commitment to ongoing professional development
• proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Desirable criteria

• experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team
• current NSW Driver’s Licence.

Benefits of working at Wesley Mission

• access to a free personal and professional support program
• access to discounted Bupa Health
• Educational Assistance Scheme for eligible staff
• career growth and training opportunities in a valuable sector
• attractive tax saving salary packaging – sacrifice up to $15,900 of your yearly income.

Closing date

25th August 2023.

Apply now

Please find a copy of the Position Description here: https://www.wesleymission.org.au/careers-and-volunteering/program-therapist/

If you are interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:

Bronwyn Howlett

Email: [email protected]

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.