MindBody Chronic Pain therapists (online)
Applications are sought from psychotherapists, psychologists, medical doctors and allied professionals with an interest in integrative chronic pain treatment.
Freedom From Chronic Pain is a values driven social enterprise. We are passionate about making effective mindbody treatment for chronic pain and fatigue syndromes more widely undertstood, and accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
Help us to grow our special blend of caring, professional, effective pain treatment and further develop your own skills in applying mindbody treatment to diverse clients.
Collaborate with two pioneers in mindbody medicine and psychotherapy in driving forwards clinical outcomes and research.
Whats on offer
Work involves the assessment and treatment of clients with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and related TMS/PPD presentations. Familiarity with the work of Dr John Sarno or Prof. Howard Schubiner will be highly regarded. Personal experience with recovery from any of the following will also be highly regarded though not essential:
- Chronic pain
- Chronic fatigue
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addiction
Therapy skills are essential, preferably with a background in internal family systems, Inner Bonding, somatic/ body-oriented psychotherapy, psychodynamic, emotion focussed, ISTDP, voice dialogue or similar work.
Training in our program (provided affordably on a cost recovery basis) and supervision (paid) will be provided for the right candidates. This role may suit an experienced clinician or a newer graduate with personal experience of recovery and passion to make a difference. A combination of training and supervision will be negotiated and tailored to support your growth and efficacy as a professional.
Depending on client load, other non-client-facing operations management may be also be available.
This opportunity would suit professionals currently in their own private practice, or emerging therapy professionals wanting to work on a casual/contract basis. Once satisfactory performance has been established (and depending on client demand) client load is negotiable and applicants should have at least one day per week free for new clients.
Most or all clinical work will be undertaken online so the ability to work effectively via Skype / videoconference is essential. However it may be possible to see some clients face to face depending on your location.
Skills and qualities we are seeking
Familiarity with mindbody approaches to healing and wellness, in particular TMS / PPD theory and practice. Integrity, insight, listening ability, compassion, curiosity, desire to learn and grow, desire to work collaboratively, desire to offer excellent service and real healing outcomes, trustworthiness, reliability.
Remuneration / Terms
Flexible hours, preferably working from home (although other arrangements are possible) and remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
Freedom from Chronic Pain can also offer research collaboration opportunities and for candidates interested in long term partnership / employment a revenue or equity share opportunity. These arrangements may be discussed on a case by case basis.
How to apply
Please reflect on what you could bring to this position, based on your skills, experience and personal qualities. Fill in this form, which will capture a few practical details, and provide info on how to submit brief CV and covering letter. Or free to call Clinical Director Hal Greenham for an exploratory chat on 0402409236. International callers please arrange a time in the AEST timezone to call and dial +61402409236.
