About us:
South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues.
As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist and counsellors.
South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority. We are a non-smoking facility.
An exciting opportunity is available to join South Pacific Private as a Therapist – Inpatient and Day Program.
The role:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Therapist to join us across two complimentary programs, working one day per week in each:
Inpatient SLAA Program
Facilitating structured group therapy for inpatients presenting with sex, love, and relationship addiction – often alongside trauma and complex relational histories.
Women’s Relationships in Recovery
Delivering a specialist abstinence-based day program curriculum tailored to women navigating addiction, trauma, and intimacy-related challenges.
Together, these roles offer a rare opportunity to contribute high-value clinical work in a fully accredited, 54-bed private psychiatric hospital – alongside one of Australia’s most experienced multidisciplinary teams.
What you’ll be doing:
– Facilitate structured group therapy sessions in the Inpatient SLAA Program one day per week
– Deliver the Women’s Relationships in Recovery Program curriculum one day per week, including psycho-educational and therapeutic group sessions
– Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic content for clients presenting with sex, love, and relationship addiction
– Apply psycho-educational frameworks including The Pia Mellody model – Attachment Theory, the Sex and Love Addiction model, and love avoidance patterns
– Provide individual client support, addressing behavioural issues and monitoring progress
– Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including session notes and case management records in accordance with SPP policy
– Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity, integration, and holistic client-centred care
– Manage group dynamics, crisis, and conflict interventions with professional confidence and clinical skill
– Liaise with the Program Manager regarding the management of high-focus clients
– Attend clinical handover, case reviews, group supervision, and staff meetings as required
What we’re looking for:
ESSENTIAL
– Bachelor Degree in Counselling/Honours degree in Psychology with group therapy training, OR Graduate Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy with group therapy training
– Minimum provisional registration with AHPRA, PACFA, or ACA or equivalent
– Minimum 2 years’ relevant post-graduate clinical group therapy experience
– Demonstrable experience or specialist training in sex addiction, love addiction, and/or love avoidance presentations
– Confidence facilitating therapeutic groups with complex, high-acuity presentations
– Access to regular individual external supervision as required by your governing body
HIGHLY REGARDED
– Experience working with trauma and attachment-based presentations
– Experience in inpatient or residential and day-program settings
– Trauma-Informed Practice certification or training
– Familiarity with 12-Step and abstinence-based recovery models
– Experience working within multidisciplinary clinical teams
Apply by email to hr@southpacificprivate.com.au with your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages long)
