Who We Are:

Townsville Private Clinic is a leading 73-bed private mental health facility in Townsville’s CBD, delivering high-quality, accredited care to North Queensland. We specialise in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, through comprehensive inpatient, day patient, and outpatient programs. Our dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a safe and supportive environment.

As part of Aurora Healthcare, one of Australia’s largest private mental health providers, we are committed to positive patient outcomes and a holistic approach to mental health. We welcome patients with private insurance, self-funded options, and eligible veterans under our DVA partnership.

About the Role:

Full-time | Part-time | Private Practice Opportunities.

We are now offering outpatient psychology and social work clinics, creating exciting opportunities for professionals looking to establish or grow their private practice. With a strong referral network supported by our experienced team of psychiatrists, you’ll step into a role with immediate potential.

Enjoy the benefits of:

Highly competitive consulting room fees with an introductory offer for the first year.

A prime central Townsville location.

A well-established base of referring doctors.

Whether you're looking for a full or part-time role or prefer to split your time between working for us and running your own private practice in our hospital, we’d love to hear from you. We offer flexible arrangements to support both career development and clinical independence

Position Overview:

The Clinical Coordinator - Trauma Recovery Program holds responsibility for the planning, organisation, integration, co-ordination and the delivery of the Trauma Recovery Program. This includes the leadership of a small team of staff working in the hospital’s Trauma Recovery Teams.

In this role, you will:

Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions.

Conduct discipline-specific assessments.

Coordinate patient care and contribute to recovery plans.

Work collaboratively with patients, their families, and the broader care team to support a holistic approach to mental health care.

This position offers flexible hours, and we are open to, Full-time | Part-time arrangements. To be eligible, you must be a Registered Psychologist, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker or a Mental Health Accredited Occupational Therapist.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinating the effective and safe delivery of the Trauma Recovery Program in-line with evidence-based and trauma informed practices, including the review of content, management of waiting lists, program resourcing and workflows.

Complete CAPS Assessments for eligible program participants

Individual therapy with a number of participants using Trauma focused CBT, EMDR or Cognitive Processing Therapy techniques

Provide clinical lead and specialist skills and knowledge in the area of trauma and trauma informed care.

Work alongside Allied Health Manager to ensure ongoing support and development of the allied health team and progression of strategic projects relating to the Trauma Recovery Programs across the hospital.

Provide support to the Allied Health Manager via quality improvement projects as directed by the Allied Health Manager

What You’ll Bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (with full AHPRA registration), or a Bachelor degree in either Occupational Therapy or Social Work with mental health accreditation, showcasing your professional foundation and commitment to best practices.

Proven experience in mental health settings, with a comprehensive understanding of various treatment modalities to support patient-centred care.

Proven experience working with patients who have experienced trauma.

Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, enabling you to handle complex situations with clarity and efficiency.

A strong ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, contributing positively to team dynamics and patient outcomes.

What We Offer:

At Townsville Private Clinic, we believe in empowering our team with a collaborative and nurturing work environment that places patient care at the heart of everything we do. As part of Aurora Healthcare, you’ll benefit from tailored professional development opportunities, access to a network of healthcare experts, and a workplace that encourages growth, innovation, and excellence. Join us to build a rewarding career where your contributions make a lasting impact on our patients and community.

How to Apply:

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional dedicated to providing exceptional patient-focused service, we invite you to apply via Seek. Please submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your relevant experience and demonstrates your commitment to excellence in healthcare administration.