Group Facilitator
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Ramsay Clinic Albert Road

• Group Facilitator (Grade 2)
• Part Time & Casual –In-patient Group Program Service
• Categories: Allied Health Professionals (including psychologists, social workers, OT’s, music therapists, Art therapists), Nursing - Registered, Social/Welfare   

About the role

We are actively seeking a motivated, enthusiastic applicant who has effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary team, and experience facilitating group therapy with adult populations.

Inpatient Program: This clinic has four adult wards, consisting of two general mental health wards, one addiction recovery ward and an older adult inpatient ward.

The right person for this role will have had experience working in settings caring for acute, complex and diverse clients. Including having experience with working in areas of :

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Eating disorders
• Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
• Attachment/relationship difficulties
• Emotional Regulation difficulties

Day Programs: We offer a variety of evidence-based group therapy programs designed to address specific needs. These programs help people in their recovery of mental health conditions.

These roles will suit a Psychologist, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Music Therapist.

All applicants are required to have current APHRA registration or current Professional Body Membership)

About You

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in mental health and group facilitation;
• Training and experience in therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT);
• Able to plan, organise and facilitate skills groups;
• Skill in engaging and supporting clients with severe mental health conditions.
• Commitment to excellence in the delivery of healthcare services to people seeking mental health treatment.

This role is:

• Group program is sole facilitated, however the role works alongside a specialist multi-disciplinary hospital team
• Trained in Evidence Based Therapy. The group facilitator must draw from therapies that have an evidence base, and must have knowledge and training in CBT, ACT, DBT (core therapies).
• Therapist creativity and flexibility in delivery of group content is desired
• Capacity for in-depth work with clients.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Excellent opportunities for advancement and career path opportunities with Albert Road Clinic and wider Ramsay Health Care group.
• We offer a well-supported environment and a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach focusing on producing good outcomes and positive patient experiences.

Remuneration - On offer is a competitive salary in accordance with our EBA commensurate to your profession, qualifications and experience.

About the Organisation

Albert Road Clinic provides a full range of general, acute and specialised psychiatric services including inpatient, day patient and community Outreach programs. The Clinic is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 70 Australian sites employing over 34,700 people.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email Cassie Murphy at murphycassandra@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 10 December 2024