Please note: This role can also be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per the attached Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (Mental Health – Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Deliver clinical services within an integrated mental health service environment with a multidisciplinary team focus
- Provide delivery of care at external venues, consumers home address and at a staff based clinic
- Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making under the professional guidance of a more senior clinician
- Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue
- Coordinate the treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
- AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist/Psychologist only)
- Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
- Driver Licence
- Working with Children Check – Qld Health will meet the cost (Social Worker only)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Temporary full time (12 months with the possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $104 816 – $112 236 per annum
About Us
This service provides efficient and responsive mental health care through coordination of evidence-based consumer care in accordance with organisational goals, within the Southport Mental Health Adult Community, Continuing Care Team. Based in Southport.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals – Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC509850
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.