Day Program Manager Part-time (6 month parental leave contract)
About Us
South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’, providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health.
As a fully accredited, 54-bed private psychiatric hospital and part of Sana/ South Pacific Health Group, an Australasian leader in behavioural health services, we bring together some of the region’s leading clinicians in a deeply collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Our programs are supervised by an expert team of psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapists and counsellors.
South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work.
About the role
This role is 5 days per week, 30 hours per week (6 hours per day).
In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management and co-ordination of the SPP Day Programs including effective program delivery, client management with support from Day Program Co-ordinator, client retention in programs, containing costs, staff co-ordination and management of process efficiency.
The candidate will also provide clinical support for the Day Program therapy and continuing care teams with support from the Clinical Director and Director, Inpatient and Day Programs when required.
There is also the opportunity to work strategically with the GM and executive to continuously improve engagement in the SPP Day Programs.
Essential Criteria
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology / Counselling or Graduate Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy
Registered with an appropriate Counselling/Psychotherapy/Psychology body
Minimum 2 years management experience
Experience and understanding of Addiction and 12 step program
Experience in trauma-informed practice and delivery
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, (written and oral)
NSW National Police Check
Collaborative planning and organising skills, and excellent time management skills
Assertive and grounded with the ability to maintain strong boundaries