Primary Group Therapist

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. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist 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. We are a non-smoking facility.

Key objectives of role:

We are recruiting for a Full Time Group Therapist to join our dynamic Therapy team.

• Facilitate daily trauma-informed group therapy for clients presenting with addictive processes and co-occurring mental health issues
• Facilitate lectures, groups and workshops as per program schedule
• Provide comprehensive and professional trauma-informed case management to a delegated case-load of inpatient clients
• Support a positive treatment experience for all clients by role modelling functional adult behaviour.

Extensive training will be provided for suitable applicant

Essential Criteria:

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Psychology / Counselling or Graduate Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience including group therapy facilitation
• Registered with an appropriate Counselling/Psychotherapy/Psychology body
• Experience and understanding of Addiction
• Experience in trauma-informed practice and delivery
• Excellent communication skills
• Independent worker with a team focus
• NSW National Police Check (willing to obtain one)
• CPR Certificate

Desirable Criteria:

• CSAT trained/working towards
• 12 Step knowledge and/or lived experience

What we offer:

• A genuine opportunity to collaborate and work with a multi-disciplinary team
• Access ongoing professional development in mental health and trauma care
• Practice in a purpose-driven organisation with real impact
• Enjoy a stunning beachside location (Curl Curl, Northern Beaches)
• Free onsite parking, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program

What to do next:

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

Interviewed applicants will have access to a job description.