Psychologist Therapist

Job Advertisement Therapist / Psychologist

Are you a highly motivated trauma informed Counsellor / Psychologist looking for a new and exciting position Are you passionate about delivering person centred care and improving the well-being of those with mental health challenges

The Sydney Clinic is seeking an experienced Counsellor / Psychologist to join our Mental Health Team on a casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive Allied Health team working closely with our Registered Nurses ensuring a high level of patient care to inpatients and outpatients.

About us
Come and join our expert team of innovative mental health professionals at The Sydney Clinic located in Bronte in Sydneys eastern suburbs. Our clinic is close to the beautiful Bronte Beach and offers an ideal healing ground where the atmosphere is friendly easy going and professional.

The Sydney Clinic is a boutique private psychiatric facility and we specialise in the provision of high quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. We are renowned for exemplary recovery focused holistic and person forward care in mental health concerns such as anxiety depression psychosis and personality vulnerabilities in addition to dependency disorders.

Joining our team means youll be supported by great team leaders be part of a strong innovative team who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

As a Counsellor / Psychologist your responsibilities will include:

Demonstrates knowledge skills judgement and care in the effective delivery of therapy services utilising a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Strengths focussed Therapy for adults presenting with a range of psychiatric disorders including addictions.

Providing individual and group based counselling services.

Maximising the efficacy of clinical services through the development of productive and professional relationships with Psychiatrists General Practitioners and other referral sources.

Providing input into the identification development implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs ensuring that they are current and congruent with patient needs.

Demonstrates awareness of admission and discharge criteria for therapeutic programs as directed by Health Funds and associated bodies and complies with the completion of relevant documentation

Essential Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Current full registration with Counselling Governing Bodies / AHPRA

Experience facilitating group therapy sessions

Experience facilitating 1:1 therapy sessions

Excellent interpersonal and writing skills

Sound clinical judgement and clinical reasoning skills

Commitment to professional development ethical standards and self-reflective practice

Demonstrate a reliable timely organised and professional manner

An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Exceptional customer service skills

Highly Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working in an Inpatient and / or Outpatient Mental Health service

Competent in the provision of a range of therapeutic modalities i.e. DBT ACT CBT with relevant training and certifications

Experience / qualifications in the treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use disorders

Competence in crisis management and delivery of crisis interventions

Availability to work evenings and weekends if required

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia our sites are supported by our central Support Office enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

Applications close: 7^th May 2026

For further enquiries:

To Apply: Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CValong with the contact details of2 professional referees.