Psychologist
Healthscope Strathpine QLD 4500
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Key points we found
- Facilitate the 'Creating Wellbeing Day Program' through creative activities.
- Deliver evidence-based group therapy programs for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient-centred care.
Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker or Mental Health OT – Casual
Pine Rivers Private Hospital offers an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established and highly supportive Allied Health Team.
As a Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, MH SW or MH OT, your responsibilities will include:
- Unique opportunity to facilitate the ‘Creating Wellbeing Day Program’ – that is, a day program in which psychological skills and concepts are explored through engagement in a range of creative or art based activities.
- Facilitation of established evidence based group therapy programs within both Inpatient and Outpatient services; enhancing understanding of mental health concerns and the development of adaptive coping strategies for patients with a broad range of moderate to severe psychopathology.
- Contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to patient centred, and trauma informed, care.
- Assessment and crisis management.
- Short-term, solution focused individual therapy (Psychologist only).
- Opportunities to contribute to the expansion of specialised therapeutic programs, including the development and facilitation of program resources.
About Pine Rivers
Pine Rivers Private Hospital (PRPH) is a 70 bed acute Mental Health Hospital located 22km north of Brisbane. It provides a range of highly regarded inpatient, day patient and specialty Mental Health Services. We have an established Allied Health team consisting of experienced Psychologists, Social Worker, RNs, Exercise Physiologist and a Yoga teacher. The team also works closely with nursing and admitting psychiatrists to provide optimal and comprehensive patient care. PRPH provides a supportive working environment, educational opportunities, free on-site and off-site parking nearby and subsidised meals.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated excellence in the assessment and delivery of a range of therapeutic interventions for adults experiencing mental health concerns.
- Have an understanding of, and experience in, the application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively.
- Registration with AHPRA (as applicable), Accredited Mental Health Social Worker or, Accredited Mental Health OT.
Desired:
- Recognised endorsement of Clinical Psychology practice with AHPRA and board approval re: supervision.
- Understanding of, and experience in, treatment of addiction
- Art based/Creative Therapies.
- Willingness and availability to facilitate evening programs.
Applications close: 27th April 2026
For further information: Please contact Julie Huntington (Allied Health Manager) on 3881 7289.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
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