Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist

Currumbin Clinic is a 104-bed private mental health hospital located on the Southern Gold Coast, delivering high quality care and positive patient outcomes. We have a team of dedicated Psychiatrists, Medical, Nursing, Allied and Administrative staff who provide expert care in the management and treatment of all acute mental health disorders. 

Currumbin Clinic is seeking suitably qualified and registered Psychologists who are interested in this exciting career opportunity to join our Allied Health team.

Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist:

 Why join Currumbin Clinic?

• Opportunity to work in severe and complex mental health setting with specialist areas such as addiction, PTSD and personality vulnerabilities.

• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

• Flexible working options are available including casual and permanent part-time with a 7-day roster across the year (including weekends and public holidays)

• In-house Professional Development and monthly group Clinical Supervision.

About the Role:

Psychologists in our team have the following responsibilities:

• Facilitate various group therapy interventions with both inpatients and day patients at the hospital.

• Share expert knowledge on the provision of psychological services within the diverse Allied Health team and hospital.

• Work collaboratively with team members including Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nursing staff, and Treating Psychiatrists

• Involvement in development of new services in line with the growth of Currumbin Clinic

• Work within a large and diverse Allied Health team with a strong positive team culture

Essential Criteria and Qualifications:

• Registration as a Psychologist (and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist if relevant) with AHPRA.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health (may include post-graduate training)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously within a team.

• Be adaptive, flexible, and self-motivated in your approach, sometimes needing to change group session plans on the day to support your team.

• All employees are required to complete and maintain their mandatory education and competencies in accordance with Currumbin Clinic policies and procedures.

• Experience in working with evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and DBT.

• Must be available for 2 to 3 days per week, one of which must be a Friday

• Experience working with substance use and addiction

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with clients presenting with severe and persistent mental health issues and complex needs.

• Experience working in a hospital setting where working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team is valued.

• Experience in the provision of group therapy with adults preferred.

• Experience and training in the provision of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) preferred.

• Experience in working with First Responders or Veterans preferred.

Applications close on Thursday 6 September. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Jenna Laroque (Clinical Psychologist/Allied Health Manager) on *************@aurorahealth.com.au