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As a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist, you will have the opportunity to positively impact individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation. Utilizing your expertise in DBT, you will provide evidence-based interventions through individual therapy, DBT group programs and consultation with the multidisciplinary treatment team. This rewarding role allows you to make a meaningful difference in the mental health and well-being of people within a supportive team environment.

About the role: 

Working as the Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist, some of your duties may involve: 

• Providing proficient, person centred, DBT related education and interventions.
• Working within a supportive team to deliver DBT services to people accessing mental health services.
• Participating in the review of the effectiveness of DBT within SALHN mental health services.
• Contributing to the support of other DBT clinicians via the DBT consult group process, as well as utilizing this opportunity for reflective practice.

Please note: This position is multi-classed as either RN2C or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience. 

About you:

• (RN2C):
  • Registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds a current practicing certificate.
  • Must be enrolled in an approved mental health course or hold a qualification in mental health practice. 
  • Registered Nurse with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience. 
  • Demonstrated competence in DBT  nursing practice and in applying evidence-based DBT interventions. 
• (AHP2):
  • Must hold an honours degree or equivalent recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and hold general registration with PsychBA.
  • Appropriate degree or equivalent registration which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. 
  • Demonstrated skills regarding the implementation and review of therapy programs. 
  • Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in a clinical role with a mental health service. 
  • demonstrated interest in Dialectic Behaviour Therapy. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Louise Hann, Team Manager – SCMHS Marion - Acute/Mood Team, (08) 7425 8500, Louise.Hann@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 17th November 2024

Attachments:

• 881200 - RN2C Dialectical Behaviour Therapist Clinician - Role Description.pdf
• 881200 - AHP2 Dialectical Behaviour Therapist Clinician - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 881200