At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate specialised psychotherapy services, including DBT and Brief Intervention Clinic.
- Company: Join a passionate health service making a real difference in mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with clear pathways for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on lives while advancing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in psychology, nursing, or social work with mental health experience.
The predicted salary is between 72.64 - 72.64 $ per hour.
Take a leading role in delivering and coordinating specialised psychotherapy services, including our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program and Brief Intervention Clinic. This part-time permanent position offers the opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, program leadership and workforce development while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing complex mental health challenges.
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research-driven evidence-based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employees and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working: Ryde Community Mental Health Centre, Eastwood NSW.
What you'll be doing: The DBT and Psychotherapy Coordinator is responsible for the provision of psychological services to Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) consumers of North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service via the Ryde Acute Team. This position coordinates the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program, Brief Intervention Clinic and other psychological interventions at Ryde Community Mental Health Service. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience as per clinical discipline.
- Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist with full AHPRA registration or Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW with demonstrated expertise in Mental Health.
- Social Workers and Occupational Therapists will need minimum experience as a Level 2.
- Clinical Nurse Consultant requires minimum five years full-time post-graduate experience with 3 years full-time equivalent in Mental Health.
- In addition must have an approved post-graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
- Clinical Psychologist requires a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) are essential.
- Experience in Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy is desirable.
- Clinical skills, experience and expertise in the delivery of DBT specific psychological interventions to people experiencing emotion dysregulation, suicidality, complex trauma, self-harming behaviours and/or with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
- Experience coordinating programs or leading clinical initiatives in mental health.
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal including demonstrated computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as well as part of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in provision of clinical supervision and demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative practice with multidisciplinary teams and peers to support evidence-based care, reflective practice and workforce capability development.
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
- Accredited Person under NSW Mental Health Act 2007, or willingness to work towards registration to be an Accredited Person.
DBT and Psychotherapy Coordinator in Ryde employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
