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Mental Health Clinician
Darwin Private Hospital
Part-time/Full time position
Wage to be negotiated, commensurate with experience
Join an experienced and dedicated Team
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Mental Health Clinician with tertiary qualifications in appropriate disciplines (Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing or Clinical Psychology) to join The Darwin Clinic team. The Darwin Clinic offers evidence-based therapy treatment programs for people with a range of psychiatric conditions and will include inpatient and outpatient groups.
As a Mental Health Clinician your experience will include:
Working in a Multidisciplinary Team – and teamwork experience
using ACT, CBT, DBT –formal training in these therapies and Intervention
facilitating group therapy .
Care Planning for Adult Mental Health clients
risk assessment and safety planning
Clinically collaborates with multidisciplinary team through developing inpatient and outpatient programs, triaging inpatient and outpatient admissions and participating in case conference meetings with treating psychiatrists.
Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.
In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic opened, a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program. The Darwin Clinic will offer Territorians a range of vital mental health supports, including ******* and drug withdrawal programs, and treatment for a range of mental health conditions including personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Selection Criteria:
Knowledge and experience in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Experience in the development and creative delivery of group therapy
Membership of the relevant professional association
Strong Risk Management skills
Well-developed assessment and report writing skills
Capacity to work well in a team and practice reflectively
Applications close: 11th of March 2026
For further enquiries: Earl Capistrano - A-DON Mental Health Services, Earl.Capistrano@healthscope.com.au
Mental Health Clinician
Darwin Private Hospital
Part-time/Full time position
Wage to be negotiated, commensurate with experience
Join an experienced and dedicated Team
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Mental Health Clinician with tertiary qualifications in appropriate disciplines (Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing or Clinical Psychology) to join The Darwin Clinic team. The Darwin Clinic offers evidence-based therapy treatment programs for people with a range of psychiatric conditions and will include inpatient and outpatient groups.
As a Mental Health Clinician your experience will include:
Working in a Multidisciplinary Team – and teamwork experience
using ACT, CBT, DBT –formal training in these therapies and Intervention
facilitating group therapy .
Care Planning for Adult Mental Health clients
risk assessment and safety planning
Clinically collaborates with multidisciplinary team through developing inpatient and outpatient programs, triaging inpatient and outpatient admissions and participating in case conference meetings with treating psychiatrists.
Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.
In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic opened, a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program. The Darwin Clinic will offer Territorians a range of vital mental health supports, including ******* and drug withdrawal programs, and treatment for a range of mental health conditions including personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Selection Criteria:
Knowledge and experience in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Experience in the development and creative delivery of group therapy
Membership of the relevant professional association
Strong Risk Management skills
Well-developed assessment and report writing skills
Capacity to work well in a team and practice reflectively
Applications close: 11th of March 2026
For further enquiries: Earl Capistrano - A-DON Mental Health Services, Earl.Capistrano@healthscope.com.au
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mental Health Clinician position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.