Group Facilitator (Grade 2)

Adolescents Service (14 – 22 years)

Part Time – Adolescent Day Program and Adolescent In-patient

15 hours weekly Tuesday and Wednesday

Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist with current APHRA registration or Social Worker with Professional Body Membership

Inpatient Program: The Adolescent Unit (ages 14-22) offers specialised inpatient care for young people struggling with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
• Attachment/relationship difficulties
• School refusal
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Social and behavioural problems

Day Programs: We offer a variety of evidence-based group therapy programs designed to address specific needs. These programs help young people develop coping mechanisms, manage symptoms, and prevent relapse. 

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 young people.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in mental health and group facilitation
• Training and experience in therapy modalities (CBT, DBT)
• Able to plan, organise and facilitate skills groups
• Skill in engaging young people
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Exceptional customer service skills and,
• Commitment to excellence in the delivery of healthcare services to adolescents seeking mental health treatment.

This role is:

• Group program is sole facilitated but is part of an adolescent specialist multi-disciplinary hospital team
• CBT and DBT informed
• Therapist creativity and flexibility in delivery of group content is desired
• Capacity for in-depth work with clients.

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:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. 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 24/7. 

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.

About the Clinic

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected private hospital operator, Ramsay Clinic Albert Road is one of Victoria's leading psychiatric facilities. The Clinic provides a full range of general, acute and specialised psychiatric services including inpatient, day patient and community Outreach programs.

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

Requirements

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

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged online and should include a CV and 2 current work-related references.

For enquiries, please contact Elizett Braga, Nurse Unit Manager via email at BragaE@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 20 February 2025